Manager – Global Sponsorships

Prior experience in brand/sponsorship marketing is mandatory
A working knowledge of the gaming/esports industry is a huge plus (knowledge of leading gaming genres, titles, social media platforms and trends)
Understanding and strong interest in creating effective marketing campaigns that resonate with the Gen Z audience
Experience working in a fast-paced environment across cross-functional teams including brand, legal, finance, digital, media, communications, compliance, product and philanthropy
Ability to work effectively in a global environment, as teams are located in numerous regions
Experience in emerging technology, digital, social media, and mobile marketing a plus
High attention to process and details, with proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and presentation skills
Ability to manage budgets and payment processing
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience post bachelor’s degree

Manage Mastercard’s gaming/esports sponsorship marketing plans to support Mastercard’s business objectives with B2B/B2B2C customers (issuers and merchants) and B2C (consumers)
Oversee planning and execution of Mastercard’s gaming/esports activations at global events, which include integration of Mastercard products/services, co-branded B2B2C customer programs and innovative B2C activities
Manage the day-to-day operations of Mastercard’s grassroots B2C and B2B2C ‘Mastercard Gamer Academy’ program
Manage external agency’s social media team to ensure all content supports the objectives, meets brand guidelines and obtain any internal approvals
Work with the brand marketing team to brief, traffic and get approvals on all brand creative that will be used in all consumer facing global events and regional marketing campaigns
Manage budget, accruals and payment processing
Liaise with numerous regional sponsorship and consumer marketing teams around the globe to best leverage gaming and esports properties, through various programs
Support Vice President, Global Sponsorships on the company’s overall esports/gaming strategy, evaluating potential property acquisitions and working closely on planning
Work very closely with Mastercard’s sports marketing agency on the management of Brand Ambassadors, Influencers, esports team partnerships, and grass roots programs, both B2B2C and B2C

Experience in emerging technology, digital, social media, and mobile marketing a plus