As a Sports Manager/Agent at FAM ENTERPRISES, you will play a pivotal role in managing and representing athletes across all aspects of their professional careers. This includes contract negotiations, NIL opportunities, sponsorships, brand partnerships, and long-term career planning. You will act as the primary point of contact for athletes, ensuring their personal and professional goals are achieved while fostering growth, empowerment, and financial success.
Responsibilities:
Represent athletes in all aspects of their careers, including contract negotiations, sponsorships, and brand partnerships.
Serve as the primary liaison between athletes, teams, sponsors, and other stakeholders to address their needs and maximize opportunities.
Manage the careers of athletes across various sports disciplines, ensuring alignment with their personal and professional goals.
Provide mentorship and ongoing support to athletes at all career stages, including crisis management.
Secure NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals for athletes by connecting with brands, sponsors, and organizations.
Develop customized NIL strategies to maximize athlete potential while adhering to NCAA, state, and federal regulations.
Identify, negotiate, and manage endorsement deals, brand collaborations, and sponsorship opportunities.
Collaborate with marketing teams to ensure partnerships align with the athlete’s personal brand and career objectives.
Oversee endorsement deliverables, ensuring contractual obligations are met.
Draft, review, and negotiate athlete contracts, ensuring they are legally sound and financially beneficial.
Advocate for athletes to secure optimal terms in all agreements, including team contracts, sponsorships, and long-term endorsements.
Analyze contract terms to identify risks, opportunities, and potential avenues for athlete growth.
Scout, recruit, and sign promising athletes to the agency, expanding the company’s talent roster.
Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective talent by attending sporting events and leveraging industry connections.
Collaborate with athletes to build their personal brands, expand their public profiles, and explore post-sports career opportunities such as entrepreneurship, public speaking, or coaching.
Build and sustain strong relationships with athletes, teams, leagues, unions, and brands.
Act as the face of FAM ENTERPRISES at events, tournaments, conferences, and promotional engagements.
Organize and attend sponsor appearances, press events, and public engagements on behalf of athletes.
Stay informed on NIL regulations, industry trends, and emerging opportunities to provide top-tier advice to athletes.
Represent FAM ENTERPRISES as a leader in sports management and athlete empowerment.
Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure smooth operations within the Sports Management Department and drive growth.
Qualifications:
Proven experience in sports management, athlete representation, marketing, or related fields (minimum 5-7 years preferred).
Strong understanding of NIL regulations, sponsorship dynamics, and the sports business ecosystem.
A successful track record of securing contracts, endorsements, and sponsorship deals for athletes.
Established relationships with professional leagues, teams, unions, sponsors, and brands.
Demonstrated ability to bring existing athlete clients or expand the talent roster of an agency.
Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in business development, marketing, and contract management.
Self-motivated, results-driven, and passionate about athlete empowerment.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage complex projects and relationships.
Former/current athlete, sports executive, or experience owning/managing a sports company.
Comprehensive understanding of legal, financial, and branding aspects of athlete representation.
Willingness to travel domestically and work flexible hours to meet industry demands.