Team President

Job Summary

Position Responsibilities:

• In concert with the ownership group, develops the year’s business plan, including threats, opportunities, budget, staffing reviews, organizational needs and determines course of action for year.  
• Works with MLB Team or HBSE for any possible fit with regard to sponsorship opportunities, ticketing plans, merchandising, concessions, game entertainment, etc. 
• Oversees the day-to-day operations including forecasting and monitoring revenue plans/budgets, sponsorships, ticket sales and operations,  concession, merchandise sales and media sales.
• Communicates weekly, monthly and quarterly status reports and forecasts to ownership group
• Develops and executes annual marketing plan that leverages partnerships with all major media outlets including broadcast television, cable, radio and print in order to increase fan interaction
• Develops and executes annual marketing plan that leverages tickets, suites and develops a ticketing plan to drive attendance and increase fan interaction
• Represents the club when asked at the Independent League Board of Directors meetings
• Pursues and drives new revenue opportunities outside day-to-day baseball operations

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develops organizational business plan and oversee all facets of implementation including ticket sales, sponsorship, ballpark operations, guest service, security and food/beverage 
• Recruits, develops and manages a front office staff of 25-30 people  
• Engages community to advance the needs of the RailRiders and positions the team as a community asset through the team foundation and other charitable giving
• Builds relationships with local businesses, sponsors,, community organizations and general fan base to better understand the needs of all major team constituents
• Oversees the ticket sales and sponsorship sales department and in working with the staff, represents the team on sales calls with ticket sales and sponsorship staff
• Liaises with the farm director at the MLB Team on all player, schedule and other team issues to create a championship environment for the players and coaching staff

 Knowledge and Skills: 

• BS/BA Degree in Sports Management, Marketing, or related field or equivalent experience.  MBA a plus.
• 10+ years sports or entertainment executive role, preferably some time with a baseball property
• A  track record of achieving revenue targets and familiarity and use of data.  
• Strategic thinking, demonstrated results and the capability to transform  organizations
• Strong operational, financial, marketing and communication skills
• Positive  management and consensus-builder capabilities
• Strong partnership-building and a good empathy toward city and county governance and politics and its effects on a professional sports franchise.