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Athlete Studio

Athlete Partnerships Co-op

Boston, MA · On-site

You will work directly with leading sports agencies and professional athletes to launch personal brands, eCommerce stores, and marketing campaigns. This role is for a playmaker who wants to make a ...

Athlete Studio

Athlete Partnerships Co-op

Boston, MA · On-site +1

You will work directly with leading sports agencies and professional athletes to launch personal brands, eCommerce stores, and marketing campaigns. This role is for a playmaker who wants to make a ...

Commonpoint Queens

The individual hired as Sports Specialist will plan and lead structured sports and recreational ... Across the agency, our seasonal and part-time staff play a crucial role in driving our initiatives ...

Excel Sports Management

Coordinator, Properties

New York, NY · On-site

$20.50 - $28.25/hr

Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Our success is rooted in our people, our high character reputation ...

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As of Jul 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for sports agencies in the United States is $27.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.72 and $29.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are sports agencies?

Sports agencies are organizations that represent professional athletes and coaches in negotiations with teams, sponsors, and other entities. They help manage their clients' careers by securing contracts, handling endorsements, and providing guidance on legal, financial, and personal matters. Sports agencies play a crucial role in maximizing the value and success of athletes, ensuring they focus on their performance while the agency manages business affairs. They often employ agents, lawyers, and marketing professionals to support their clients' interests.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a sports agency role, and why are they important?

To thrive in a sports agency role, you need a solid understanding of sports management, contract negotiation, and athlete representation, often supported by a degree in sports management, law, or business. Familiarity with contract management software, CRM systems, and relevant legal certifications is highly beneficial. Exceptional networking, interpersonal communication, and negotiation skills help build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. These skills are crucial for effectively managing athlete careers, securing beneficial deals, and maintaining a competitive edge in the sports industry.

What are some common challenges faced when starting a career at a sports agency, and how can new hires overcome them?

New hires at sports agencies often face challenges such as building a professional network, understanding the fast-paced sports business, and balancing the needs of clients with agency goals. Success in this field requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and a willingness to learn both the legal and marketing aspects of athlete representation. Proactively seeking mentorship, staying informed about trends in sports management, and collaborating closely with experienced colleagues can help new team members navigate these challenges and accelerate their career growth.
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Manager, Sales, Basketball

Manager, Sales, Basketball

Excel Sports Management

New York, NY • On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Our success is rooted in our people, our high character reputation and our commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. We focus on team chemistry, collaboration, strong relationships, valuable networks, and ambitious ideas to deliver innovative solutions that keep our clients and agency ahead of the curve.

Excel Sports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Position Summary: The Manager, Sales, Basketball position will work with Excel's team of sellers, focusing on securing significant revenue and marketing opportunities for Excel's basketball clients. This role will be based in Excel's New York office.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver talent endorsement sales, including prospecting, outreach, pitching and closing deals.
  • Directly generate revenue for clients, including local, national and global deals
  • Work with the head of the group to create short and long-term goals and sales priorities, including significant coordination with player agents and marketing managers.
  • Own and call on an established set of key companies, media agencies, sports agencies and talent buyers, from which to cultivate ongoing business.
  • Collaborate with player agents, marketing managers, creative and public relations in delivering talent sales deals and across recruiting efforts.
  • Creatively package and market talent utilizing effective storytelling and a solutions-oriented approach for brands.
  • Work in a highly collaborative manner with other sales leaders as part of a team-oriented selling environment; sharing leads, ideas and opportunities to generate revenue across ESM's sales portfolio.
  • Be able to juggle and navigate the big and small - securing both the high-profile, endorsements while also delivering trade agreements in local markets for key clients.
  • Serve as a positive culture contributor within a fast-growing, high-paced and entrepreneurial environment.

Required Capabilities:

  • 3-5 years is similar sales roles, including direct experience selling talent.
  • Network of brand and agency buyers.
  • Proven track record in delivering endorsement and/or partnership deals.
  • Experience in, or extreme passion for basketball
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and networking skills, including ability to motivate and collaborate with others.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative fashion with peers and subordinates.
  • Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.

The pay range for this position is: $85,000-95,000 per year. This position is also eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus.

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Excel Sports Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation and training.