Manager, NIL Activation (University of Miami)

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component of feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. If this sounds like a winning formula for you, join us!

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI AND LEGENDS GLOBAL

The University of Miami has entered a long-term partnership with Legends to oversee athletics ticket sales, customer service, annual fund solicitation/engagement, ticket operations, digital marketing, corporate partnerships, and multi-media rights opportunities.  In addition, Legends will represent the University in developing campus-wide strategic partnerships.  As the exclusive partner for Miami Athletics, Legends will engage Hurricanes fans and donors, local and regional South Florida businesses, and national brands with unique and integrated sponsorship, ticketing, and hospitality options.  

THE ROLE

The Manager, NIL Activation will play a vital role in supporting the execution of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) operations for the Legends Global Partnership Sales and Activation team at The University of Miami. This position manages NIL accounts within the property and plays a key part in ensuring successful activation for brand partners and student-athletes. 

The Manager, NIL Activation, will take ownership of NIL deal execution including inventory tracking, deliverable coordination, and proof of performance reporting.   The position serves as day-to-day contact for internal stakeholders and external partners, while identifying process improvements and sharing best practices. The role reports to the VP, Partnership Activation, and Athletics staff.    This individual must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as primary contact for NIL accounts, serving as the liaison between brand partners, student-athletes, property teams and athletic department staff.
• Lead the planning, execution, and follow up of NIL deal activations, ensuring fulfillment, compliance, and a positive experience. 
• Assist in coordinating logistics for NIL content production, including scheduling with brand partners and student-athletes.
• Provide on-site production support for NIL content shoots as needed, ensuring successful delivery of brand partner obligations.
• Manage NIL inventory across multiple accounts providing regular updates on assets to internal teams.
• Apply judgement in known situations, escalating complex issues or risks to the appropriate leader.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships and confidentiality with student-athletes,  university partners, athletic department and staff, serving as a trusted and respected representative of Legends and the University.
• Stay current on national NIL legislation, trends and peer activity.
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week, including home games, select events and NIL activations occurring outside traditional business hours
• Manage reporting and proof of performance of NIL deliverables.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE    

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in NIL, sports marketing, sponsorship activation, college athletics or related fields.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience managing or executing NIL campaigns in a collegiate or agency setting.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

COMPENSATION

Competitive pay, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site (Coral Gables, FL)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.