Director, U.S. Soccer Partnership
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Soccer League
Northeast Region
Administration/Management
Posted/Updated: 06/18/20
Northeast Region
Administration/Management
Posted/Updated: 06/18/20
Job Summary
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic management of SUM’s commercial relationship with U.S. Soccer – identify insights, create a vision and work with the property on how to grow the sport, increase the fan base and grow the business
- Serve as internal property resource and owner of cross-department project management
- Lead the development and growth of U.S. Soccer business areas, including, but not limited to, sponsorships, content, digital/social media and consumer products
- Identify and drive the development of new integrated platforms for U.S. Soccer, including the creation of compelling presentations and proposals
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external property, media and agency partners to develop solutions that deliver for commercial and broadcast partners
- Maintain an understanding of industry-leading commercial platforms and identify key learnings that are relevant to U.S. Soccer
- Lead the organization of information, assets and data, as well as the sharing of that work product with internal and external stakeholders
- Support the development of processes and workflows to further a culture of integrated and analytical thought across relevant areas
- Establish metrics to measure platform success and collaborate with various departments to ensure delivery
- Manage hiring and onboarding process by interviewing, selecting, orienting, and training employees
- Accomplish team results by communicating job expectations and managing the Performance Management process:
- Plan, monitor, and review performance;
- Coach and counsel employees;
- Develop and implement department procedures and productivity standards and reinforce Company policies
- Develop personal growth opportunities for employees
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 8+ years of marketing, sponsorship and brand management experience
- Proven ability to develop commercial and marketing frameworks, as well as presentations with clear and concise narratives
- Proven experience managing and motivating a team
- Outstanding PowerPoint and presentation-building skills, with an understanding of visual design principles
- Knowledge of domestic soccer, international soccer and general sports marketplace
- Strong analytical skills and experience understanding and interpreting quantitative and qualitative research
- Strong relationship-building, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills including experience in presenting to senior management team
- Commitment to building positive team environments and experience that demonstrate leadership traits
- High-level of commitment to a quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
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