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IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world's most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.

We're looking for a senior sports investment specialist to lead Commercial Design for our GEICO client, across a dynamic and robust sponsorship portfolio.

In this role, this person will be an important part of our GEICO integrated investment team, leading value creation across an overall sports portfolio and individual sport (league and team) partnerships aligned with client business objectives.

This person will work cross-functionally to bring together sponsorship rights and media - in collaboration with media investment leaders - through strategic and creative deal design that drives industry-leading, innovative sports property partnerships at maximum value to our clients.

• Design and implement commercial strategies to deliver against GEICO objectives in sports sponsorships, including commercial priorities, scenario planning, and creative solutions to add value at both the overall portfolio and individual sport level
• Identify and prioritize value drivers across all levers to establish best-in-class sports property partnerships aligned to GEICO business objectives
• Establish and achieve target valuation and budget in partnership with internal team of valuation specialists and sports SMEs
• Lead commercial scenario planning based on anticipated proposals from league and team properties
• Steward sports marketplace trends and investment expertise for client teams
• Provide regular counsel on thought leadership and innovative value creation, challenging team, clients, and sports properties (teams and leagues) to continue to test and learn
• Build strong relationships and act as credible contact for clients and internal and external property partners
• Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-agency teams to build industry-leading integrated product
• Maintain and grow key marketplace relationships, including senior-level contacts across top sports properties
• Oversee investment plan development and implementation, incorporating necessary and appropriate rationale and research for client buy-in
• Oversee and take accountability for client budgets and savings stewardship

• Experience driving value creation within sports portfolios for marquee brands
• Strong marketplace relationships with senior salespeople at major sports properties
• Strong quantitative skills, including analytical and story-telling ability
• Strong negotiator with a proven track record of innovative value creation and creative deal-making
• Ability to interpret and analyze data to inform go-to-market strategies
• High level of comfort presenting to clients and internal team members
• Solid understanding of sports sponsorship process and the role of Commercial Design in it
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent time management, decision making, communication and organization skills
• Results-oriented, operational mindset and a willingness to be hands-on with a high attention to detail
• Willingness to "work up" and "work down" - able to manage projects that require both high level vision and in the weed's execution

• 15+ years of sports partnership experience, with a focus on creative deal-making
• Experience working with insurance or financial services brands
• Mediabrands does not require candidates to have a college degree

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.

We See You at IPG Mediabrands.

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee's/applicant's skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email accommodation@mbww.com.

About IPG Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world's most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.