National Hockey League (NHL) is hiring a

Web3 Senior Manager, Club Business Affairs

Summary
Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world, and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. With more than 600 employees across offices in New York, Toronto and Montreal, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey to celebrate fans of every race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone – and inclusion belongs on the ice, in the locker rooms, boardrooms and stands.
Benefits to working at National Hockey League include:

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision insurance effective on the date of hire
• 401(K) Plan and Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Generous PTO policy
• Commuter Benefit Program
• Paid Company Holidays

Overview
In collaboration with internal and industry stakeholders, including the League Office Business Development Innovations team, help manage day-to-day engagement with Clubs related to various League priorities, policies and projects, with an immediate focus on digital technology, including Blockchain, NFT/Digital Collectibles, Cryptocurrency, and Metaverse execution. An area of emphasis for the 2022/23 season will be the intersection of related Club engagement and the opportunities associated with the execution of the national partnerships, as well as the extension of the current Club “trial period” for NFT/Digital Collectibles and Cryptocurrency advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
Essential Duties

• This role is integral to the management of Club engagement associated with new technology partnership activation opportunities; and other related new business opportunities.
• It involves the evaluation of proposed Club partnerships and related materials submissions, including the review/approval process for execution of under NHL policies and collaboration with internal stakeholders (Business Development Innovations, Sales, Marketing, Legal, QC, etc.).
• The candidate will help support Clubs throughout the evaluation process, including identifying issues and opportunities of proposed Club partnerships prior to League office review, and enabling League and Club management to proactively address sensitive matters in a timely manner for the benefit of all.

Qualifications

• A 4-year undergraduate degree is required. A minimum of four (4) years of post-graduate professional employment history required; and League, team, and/or media property experience is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal (including written and oral) communication skills.
• Problem-solving capabilities and able to adapt quickly.

Ideal candidate should also be highly motivated and a self-starter. Must be organized, with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment, have strong attention to detail and a demonstrated customer service / account management experience. Should have the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment to manage deliverables and meet deadlines. Must have a willingness to travel and work nights and weekends as needed and possess exceptional technology skills, including fluency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and have a high level of interest / familiarity in emerging media and digital technology platforms.
When applying, please be sure to include a cover letter with your salary expectations for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, however only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. NO EMAILS OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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