Integrated Marketing Strategy Manager, Bleacher Report

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Bleacher Report is looking for a smart, creative, detail-oriented sports enthusiast to join our Integrated Strategy team as a Manager. This individual will be responsible for building custom solutions and overseeing campaigns across the sales cycle. The cross functional role interfaces with a variety of internal teams to develop and execute innovative, highly effective solutions that solve complex client needs.
Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with sales teams and internal stakeholders to develop multiplatform RFP responses in a timely and efficient manner.
• Lead all internal planning and brainstorming discussions in response to RFPs
• Compose concise, accurate and creative decks in response to RFPs
• Activate and manage sponsorship programs across all platforms
• Project management including managing all timelines, client expectations/KPIs (in partnership with sales), engaging and overseeing tactics across multiple departments
• Create compelling and unique sponsorship and content marketing offerings aligned with network and digital priorities
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects at any one time and with minimal direction
• Work with internal stakeholders to create and manage production timelines
• Manage client and media agency partners through activation phase
• Develop, maintain and strengthen relationships with clients and their agencies, as well as with all key divisions
• Represent WBD Ad Sales in external meetings with high-level clients
• Accountable for the performance and results of a team or project
• Mentor junior level positions.

Requirements:

• Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder management skills; ability to work independently and co-exist within a team
• Demonstrated self-starter with leadership and project management skills, but the self-awareness necessary to understand when/where to ask for help and guidance
• Proven ability to think creatively and strategically while navigating difficult and complex issues in a large, highly matrixed, dynamic corporate setting.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment
• Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail
• Hands-on experience with digital platforms and web technologies preferred
• Working knowledge of Keynote and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience processing and responding to client RFPs
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of skills, training and/or experience required.
• 4+ years of integrated marketing experience. Experience in digital/social or Ad Sales a plus.
• Prior management experience a plus, as the role provides leadership to project teams or third party partners.
• Ability to travel throughout the year to attend shoots, client meetings and other necessary ad sales events, etc.

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