Director of Marketing and Communications

  Memphis 901 FC
  Southeast Region
  Administration/Management
  Posted/Updated: 01/18/21

Job Summary

Job Summary: 
 
The Director of Marketing & Communications will live, breathe, eat and drink the brand while keeping ticket sales, revenue and brand awareness top-of-mind.  

This position will lead and develop strategic initiatives in traditional and non-traditional marketing including but not limited to branding, brand awareness, digital communications, community development and more. 
 
 
Essential Functions of the Job:

  • Lead and mentor a creative team and marketing department to ensure that all deliverables are met.

  • Act as a turnkey revenue generating think tank.

  • Oversee and execute all media planning, buying for TV, radio, out-of-home, print, digital and Spanish media advertising. 

  • Work directly with the VP of Marketing and Sales on marketing and PR strategies, ticket promotions and sponsorship activations. 

  • Lead all digital and social media initiatives while simultaneously focusing on brand awareness, ticket sales and sponsorship assets. 

  • Actively manage team social media channels, website, emails and other communication channels

  • Plan and execute club special events 
  • Function as liaison between the club and United Soccer League for marketing and PR assets. 

  • Cultivate a proactive and collaborative culture within the marketing department. 

  • Work effectively with production department on all in-stadium matchday assets as well as all TV broadcast elements. 

  • Maintain and amplify club’s community presence and activations including scheduling  and executing club events in the community 

  • Work with club’s official supporter group and heed to their thoughts, concerns and feedback. 

  • Maintain and expand premiere matchday experience. 

  • Actively seek out industry best practices, especially through implementation of new technologies, to drive business forward

  • Report on marketing KPIs such as leads, conversion rates, website traffic and track email campaign metrics. 
  • Other duties as assigned by senior management

Minimum Education and Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing or Business; or combination of education and years of experience.

  • 3-5 years of managerial experience.

  • Bilingual a plus.

  • Graphic design skills a plus.

  • Advanced communication and writing skills.

  • Able to solve problems in a positive and efficient manner while meeting tight deadlines. 

  • Familiar with sales and marketing concepts and strategies.

  • Efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. 

  • Able to work non-traditional hours, holidays, weekends – available for tarp pulls and other duties as assigned. 

 


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