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About the Role
The NFL is seeking a Senior Manager, International Game Development to support the global growth of the League by expanding NFL International Games. This role involves strategic development, market evaluation, operational planning, and partner negotiation.
Responsibilities
- Support end-to-end deal processes for NFL International Games.
- Create and manage prospectus materials, commercial proposals, and reporting for new game markets.
- Assist with negotiations and evaluations by addressing prospective hosts' commercial and operational questions.
- Collaborate with NFL's Events, Football Operations, Finance, Media, and Legal teams.
- Work with NFL international market leadership to ensure Host partnerships support market growth objectives.
- Gain a thorough understanding of the NFL contracting process and maintain clear communication with internal stakeholders.
- Develop economic impact studies with Host partners after each International Game.
- Manage inbound interest from prospective Host partners globally.
- Project manage updates to core NFL Hosting Requirements.
- Coordinate hosting and observer programs for prospective Host partners at NFL tentpole events.
- Align with core League functions regarding international games scheduling, commercial opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
- Prepare presentations for NFL Senior Leadership and Club Ownership for strategic planning.
- Track and analyze global sports trends to inform the International Game expansion roadmap.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 7+ years’ experience in business development, strategy, finance or project management
- Proven business development or project management experience in international live events and/or within the sports industry, ideally in multiple territories.
- Working knowledge and familiarity with the global sports landscape.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Effective partner-facing communication skills with ability to handle key stakeholders.
- Ability to react to complex international environments with cultural respect and understanding.
- Confident negotiation and presentation skills.
- Ability to efficiently produce written materials and analysis in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Additional spoken languages are a bonus.
Skills
- Business Development
- Strategy
- Finance
- Project Management
- International Live Events
- Sports Industry
- Global Sports Landscape
- Attention to Detail
- Organization
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Presentation
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Location
- Onsite at an NFL office or stadium location
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Senior Manager
- 7+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits offerings
About the Company
- The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base.
- NFL Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Team Responsibility, Resiliency.
- NFL Leadership Attributes: Build Talent, Execute, Inspire, Live Our Values, Know the Business, Think Big.
- Talent Attributes: Enthusiastic, proactive, grit, relationship builder, eager learner, incredible work ethic, agile mindset.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.