About the Role "> The successful candidate will be responsible for booking large tournaments and sports tourism events, working closely with facility staff and regional/national event/tournament providers. Sponsorship sales will be an integral part of this role, with the successful candidate evaluated on KPIs set by management. This includes the number of events booked, sponsorship sales or assistance, number of visitors or event attendees generated, new business development, new program expansion, and sales pace. Candidates must possess: "> "> • Proven success in generating awareness through consumer marketing and branding"> • Experience in youth and amateur sports as a consumer, marketing professional, or other relevant experience"> • Experience in using a CRM to manage and nurture potential or current customers"> • Experience in sponsorship sales and activation"> • Experience working with convention & visitors bureaus, regional sports commissions, and/or regional event management booking in a regional sports and/or convention center"> • Experience and success in promoting, booking, and delivering special events"> • Action-oriented personality with a 'get it done' attitude and proficiency for efficiency"> • Prior experience in marketing research to gain consumer insights (locally, regionally, and nationally) to identify key selling points for attracting corporate/organization relationships including sponsorship and financial partnerships, or business development activities"> • Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or advertising; or a minimum of 5+ years' experience in a similar position"> • Technologically savvy with skills in using multiple platforms or software for a variety of tasks such as cloud file management or project management"> • Advanced knowledge in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint"> • Skilled at identifying and creating opportunities or promotions to deliver revenue goals"> • Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and negotiating skills"> • Team player and deadline-driven"> • Excellent verbal and written communication skills"> • Flexibility to work a varied schedule (nights, weekends, holidays and long hours)"> • Ability to lift 30 pounds waist high"> • Regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop or bend"> • Required to operate a computer"> • Facility has intermittent loud noise levels"> ">
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