Manager, Partnership Marketing

LA28-USOPP does not provide relocation assistance for any positions. If you are based outside the Los Angeles area, we still welcome your application — we value talent from all geographic backgrounds and want to hear from you if you are able to work on-site in LA.

Role Purpose

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Properties (USOPP) is the commercial joint venture between LA28 and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, marketing the combined commercial assets of Team USA and the LA28 Games. As Manager, you lead the day-to-day relationship for a portfolio of commercial partners and turn contractual commitments into activations that deliver real value. You will help shape how these partnerships are managed in the years leading up to 2028, working across many teams. Their commercial success is what funds and powers the Games.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary account manager for multiple commercial partner teams, including brand leads, agencies, and marketing units.
• Manage ongoing client engagement through meetings, conference calls, and written correspondence with partners.
• Drive contractual deliverables and activation for clients and brands, coordinating with leadership and cross-functional departments.
• Support delivery of partner Games-time contractual obligations, product integration supply rights, and Value in Kind obligations.
• Track partnership efforts against key performance indicators, and liaise with peers at the IOC, IPC, USOPC, and National Governing Bodies.

Required Competencies

• Minimum 5+ years of direct experience in sports business or a related marketing environment.
• Hands-on experience developing and leading relationships with strategic partners, with strong operational and program execution skills.
• Strong cross-functional skills and a capacity for creativity and innovation, with a solution-oriented mindset that finds win-win partner outcomes.
• Excellent presentation preparation skills and the ability to work successfully with varied audiences, from colleagues to senior members of the organization.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, collaborating at all levels and communicating clearly to tight deadlines.

Valued Experience

• Bachelor's degree in sports marketing, advertising, or communications preferred.
• Equivalent professional work experience considered in place of a degree.
• First-hand knowledge and experience within the sports marketing industry.
• Experience in the Olympic or Paralympic Movements is a plus.

What We Offer

• Ownership of partner relationships that shape the commercial success of the Games.
• Cross-functional exposure across the organizing committee, the USOPC, and global brands.
• A collaborative, mission-driven team of teammates building something historic together.
• Transferable skills and career value earned through demanding, meaningful work.

What This Role Means for the Games

Commercial partnerships fund and power the Games. By keeping partners engaged and their contractual commitments delivered, this role helps convert those relationships into the resources and activations that reach fans, contributing directly to a successful Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.
• Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• The role may require travel for events, partner meetings, and conferences, both domestically and internationally.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $88,000 to $105,000. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28's operational business needs and applicable law.

Accommodation

LA28 is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require an accommodation at any stage, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Equal Opportunity

USOPP is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.