Junior Marketing Sales Manager, Football Division

Overview

GSE Worldwide

Junior Marketing Sales Manager, Football

Job Description:

The position of the Junior Marketing Sales Manager, Football, will support athlete marketing and brand partnership initiatives. The role focuses on identifying, building and maintaining relationships with brands and companies to build partnership opportunities, and impactful marketing and endorsement deals for the athletes within our football division. The ideal candidate is socially aware, understands the evolving sports landscape and is motivated to help athletes connect with brands in authentic and commercially valuable ways.

The role is based in our NYC Corporate Office and will have a dual report to both the Senior Manager and VP of Football Operations.

• Build and maintain relationships with brands, agencies, and corporate partners to create marketing and endorsement opportunities for athletes
• Identify, pitch, and secure brand partnership opportunities aligned with athletes’ personal brands and market positioning
• Support the development and execution of athlete marketing strategies across partnerships, campaigns, and appearances
• Monitor social, cultural, and market trends to identify emerging brand opportunities and relevant partnership ideas
• Collaborate with internal teams to package athletes for brand deals, campaigns, and promotional opportunities
• Assist in preparing pitch materials, partnership proposals, and marketing presentations for prospective brand partners
• Track and support the execution of brand campaigns, ensuring deliverables are met and partnerships run smoothly
• Maintain strong communication with brand partners and internal stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of partnerships
• Stay informed on athlete marketing trends, NIL opportunities, and broader sports marketing developments

• 1–3 years of professional experience, preferably in marketing, partnerships, brand sales, or sports marketing
• 1–3 years of experience working in sports is preferred but not required
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong relationship-building and communication skill
• Understanding of brand marketing, partnerships, and social media culture
• Proactive, creative, and entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in athlete branding and sports business

Salary range of $55,000 to $65,000

Ultimately, the salary will be based upon, but not limited to relevant experience and time in role, among other criteria. Please note that the position's pay range is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to pay transparency law.

GSE provides equal opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based solely on individual merit.