LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games · 1 day ago
Manager, Commercial Strategy
LA28 is the independent, non-profit organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Manager of Commercial Strategy will leverage strategic development and communication skills to support the Commercial organization in achieving fundraising goals and managing relationships with stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Play a key role in achieving $200M+ in philanthropy fundraising by:
Working with recipient Functional Areas (FAs) (ticketing, Cultural Olympiad, Sustainability, Education, and other Impact areas) to develop and operationalize their programs
Developing assets to support campaign development & donor strategy
Integrating with the broader rights & benefits matrix
Ensuring proper “handoffs” between philanthropy consultants and LA28
Identify, explore, and design commercial strategies related to new business opportunities and fundraising initiatives (e.g. Dissolution strategy, media opportunities, live sites models, etc)
Effectively manage internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to LA28 Chairperson, USOPF, impacted FAs, and other parts of the Commercial organization.; Support in preparing board level presentations
Maintain a direct line of communication and integration with Non-Sponsor Partners workstream, helping define and manage rights and benefits across the various types of relationships
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5+ years of work experience in Olympic & Paralympic Movement, sports, entertainment, or media
Background in one or more of: management consulting, partnership management, business development, or fundraising
Familiarity with sales and marketing organizations
Ability to work on-site in an open office environment, based in Los Angeles, CA
The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment
Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods
Equivalent work experience or Bachelor's Degree
Ability to grow strong relationships with senior leaders and LA28/USOPP executives
Address challenges with diplomacy and tact
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
Comfort with presentation development, including strong proficiency with PowerPoint