Manager, Strategic Solutions

Strategic Solutions Manager

Los Angeles Chargers

El Segundo, California, United States (On-site)

The Los Angeles Chargers is an NFL Football team that plays in the league’s AFC West Division. They will play in SoFi Stadium; A multi-purpose venue featuring a state-of-the-art canopy roof that allows for an open-air feel, views of the Los Angeles skyline, and a 360-degree double-sided Infinity Screen – the largest in the NFL and the world.

The Los Angeles Chargers have continually stretched their imaginations and given fans the most exciting show in football. Behind the dramatic games, unforgettable highlights, beloved players, groundbreaking performances, and one of the best uniforms in the NFL, lies an uncompromising drive for success – one rooted in toughness, resilience, and old-fashioned hard work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• You are a creative storyteller, and problem solver, and passionate about creating meaningful partnerships that align with a prospect’s goals and drive value for both the partner and the Los Angeles Chargers
• Key team member in the partnership pitch process by collaborating with sales and internal stakeholders throughout discovery, ideation, and presentation creation
• Assist in the go-to-market strategy process and create innovative ways to bring sponsorships to the market
• Experience in identifying and providing meaningful, relevant data that supports the value proposition to assist in the storytelling of the pitch process
• Build and maintain internal relationships and facilitate cross-departmental collaboration
• Strong analytical skills and experience across industry tools such as Scarborough, MVP Index, etc.
• Keep a pulse on industry trends, innovative platforms, and emerging media opportunities

Essential Requirements:

• Preferred minimum of four (4) + years full-time experience in a sponsorship sales, business development, activation, or experiential marketing position
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Salesforce CRM, KORE, and ClearSlide a plus
• Knowledge of the sports industry and sports organizations with NFL experience is a plus
• Candidate with a working knowledge of the Los Angeles Market preferred
• Must have strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Must be a team player and highly organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and a highly driven self-starter
• Ability to manage long-term projects and quick turnaround assignments
• Excellent written, and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Other duties assigned

Commitment to Diversity

The Los Angeles Chargers are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an atmosphere of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We believe diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.