Marketing Director - Sports Facilities Management

The Sports Facilities Companies • Largo, FL

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About The Position

Sports Facilities Management, LLC (SFM) is a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.
SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace year over year and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.
The Marketing Director will support account-based marketing activities, set appointments, lead client relations for marketing, and support sponsorship and partnership development. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sports and recreation and a proven ability to drive market growth through strategic initiatives and relationship building.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
• 5-7 years of experience in market development, marketing, or a related role, preferably within the sports or recreation industry
• Proven track record of successfully setting appointments and managing client relationships
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement targeted marketing campaigns for key accounts.
• Analyze campaign performance and provide insights to optimize marketing strategies.
• Assist in creating personalized marketing materials and proposals for potential clients.
• Proactively reach out to prospective clients to set appointments and introduce our services.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely follow-up and preparation for client meetings.
• Maintain an organized calendar of appointments, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and prepared.
• Lead client relations efforts to build and maintain strong relationships with key clients.
• Understand client needs and objectives to provide tailored marketing solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring excellent customer service and satisfaction.
• Create strategic marketing plans and action-based timelines to serve and satisfy the needs of management clients
• Provide leadership and guidance to field marketing staff and partnership to operations general managers and vice presidents
• Collaborate & partner with Director of Venue Marketing on team development and delivery
• Support the development and execution of sponsorship and partnership programs to drive revenue and enhance brand visibility.
• Identify and secure new sponsorship opportunities that align with company goals.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with sponsors and partners to ensure long-term collaboration.
• Collaborate with Director of Sponsorship on team development and delivery

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director