Company description Our PM Sports team provides a valuable service to our PM Agency Teams & Clients providing sports marketing expertise inclusive of identification and negotiation of brand partnerships, managing partnerships, and driving new business initiatives. We also provide measurement expertise within the sports ecosystem to provide a comprehensive understanding of ROI and impact of branding within all avenues. Being a part of this team brings a vibrant culture with an entrepreneurial spirit that comes from the top down. Team members are expected to bring ideas and solutions that will drive growth and foster strong relationships. With the ultimate goal to harness the power of sport (and culture) to create authentic connections with brands an fuel our Power of one model. Overview Publicis Sports, the sports marketing division within Publicis Groupe, is searching for an Associate Director, Business Development Solutions to join its team based in New York, NY. This position requires a highly motivated and entrepreneurial-minded person to design and implement tailored solutions and product strategies that maximize our clients’ sports marketing initiatives. This role will act as a key liaison between our prospects, existing clients and our internal teams to help clients better understand the sports products and solutions available at Publicis and how to best implement these products to achieve clients’ business goals. Responsibilities include understanding client needs, building and proposing solutions aligned to those needs, conducting demos of Publicis Sports products and solutions, and ensuring successful implementation. You will report directly to the Director of Business Development Solutions, while collaborating closely with and supporting the Business Development team. This is a hybrid role, requiring three days in-office each week. If you are contacted for an interview, your recruiter will discuss specifics with you, inclusive of any necessary reasonable accommodations. Responsibilities Collaborate with the sales and product teams to understand client and prospect challenges, goals, and requirements and design customized solutions that meet their objectives Demonstrate a deep understanding of our sports products/services, providing guidance on how they can meet client needs Oversee solution implementation process, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction Gather client feedback to improve existing products/services and contribute to the development of new solutions Build compelling marketing presentations, proposals and scope of work documents Develop pricing and packaging strategy ensuring scopes are aligned to client and business needs Drive operational and process improvements across the BD workflow Manage our databases and trackers including sales pipeline conversations Qualifications BA/BS degree or equivalent experience required 5+ years of relevant experience in sports marketing and partnerships, brand consulting, and/or sponsorship consulting including strategy and evaluation Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights Fluency with sponsorship intelligence and consumer insight platforms including SponsorUnited, GWI, and MRI-Simmons Understanding of the sports industry, including trends, stakeholders, and market dynamics Ability to anticipate and quickly assess continually changing client needs and adapt resources and strategies accordingly Excellent communication and presentation abilities, capable of articulating complex ideas clearly and persuasively. Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and pitches simultaneously Proven experience in collaborating across teams and lines of business within large organizations, including influencing stakeholders and working with diverse teams Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills Advanced MS PowerPoint and Excel skills, with demonstrated ability to simplify complex subject matter into digestible executive communications Additional information Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: $106,780- $170,937 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 04/21/2026. #LI-BL2