Director of Sales and Marketing

  Soccer Team
  Central Region
  Sales
  Posted/Updated: 10/29/19

Job Summary

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Identify Booking and Programming opportunities at the Stadium

  • Sales and Booking of Stadium Events

  • Promote, market and sell private event spaces within the Stadium

  • Membership in all event producing (e.g. MPI, IAVM, GHP, etc.)

  • Responsible for the development, implementation Stadium marketing plan and ensuring it is in line with goals and objectives.

  • Responsible for management of all Public Relations efforts such as media releases, story pitches, media drops, interviews, social media, etc.

  • Actively pursue, develop, and grow relationships in the community with businesses, non-profit organizations, stakeholders in order to foster new event activity for the Stadium

  • Manage the Stadium marketing operating budget

  • Set and manage the attainment of departmental goals and objectives

  • Assist in developing marketing plans for events being promoted at the Stadium in conjunction with a promoter or on behalf of the stadium

  • Ensure online and social media compliance 

  • Manage day-to-day promotions and event activities

  • Manage social media platforms and website for the facility with a focus on increased reach and engagement

  • Coordinate the Stadium internet and database marketing programs and initiatives

  • Provide marketing support for concerts, family shows, sporting events, conventions and tradeshows and miscellaneous events for the stadium

  • Remain current on national trends in the industry and local market changes to best serve the facility

  • Responsible for the coordination of marketing between show promoters/producers, artist management and local media

  • Responsible for the creation of new, unbudgeted revenue-generating marketing programs

  • Prepare marketing activity reports and present to GM and client

  • Other duties as required

 
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

  • Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

  • Ability to work independently and complete duties and projects with minimal direct supervision.

  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work under above-average pressure in meeting urgent deadlines. 

  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and selected holidays, as well as limited travel when required

 
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
 Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in marketing, communications or sports/business management

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in sales and/or marketing, preferably with a sports facility, convention center, performing arts facility or other multi-purpose public assembly facility

  • Knowledge of marketing and advertising/sponsorship program development

  • Knowledge of Public Relations

  • Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations

  • Fluency in Spanish is preferred

  • Knowledge of interactive media (including but not limited to website maintenance, online advertising and email marketing)

  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, graphic design, Power Point and Internet software

  • Familiarity with publishing software such as Microsoft Publisher, Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop

  • Knowledge of media buying and promotions

 


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