Director – Marketing & Fan Experience Remote

Atlanta, Georgia, The Director of Marketing and Fan Experience will assume responsibility for leading marketing and promotional efforts for Georgia Tech Women’s Basketball. The position will seek to maximize positive exposure, generate revenue, and enhance game day experience for additional assigned sports. This position will interact on a regular basis with staff and senior leadership. This position typically will advise and counsel coaches, marketing staff, vendors, students and interns. This position will supervise Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Experience. Responsibilities

Develop and execute marketing and promotional plans for assigned sports, with a focus of increasing attendance and revenue generation. Partner with communications, creative and digital strategy, ticketing, and in-house sports and entertainment partner on rollout and execution of marketing and promotion plans.
Enhance the in-venue and fan experience for assigned revenue generating sport
Assist Assistant Athletics Director of Marketing & Fan Experience and Senior Director of Marketing with marketing and fan experience efforts for football and men’s basketball.
Support marketing and fan experience unit by managing fan communication (e-mail, campus signage et al.), and student involvement of promotional sales.
Manage and direct all home event-related logistics, including managing the events calendar, conducting walk-thru and stadium visits, and being the primary contact for vendors and clients for assigned sport(s).
Develop innovative ways to promote our athletic teams and branding, while taking advantage of emerging technology.
Assists with the administration and execution of email marketing efforts to include new sales, renewals, and other initiatives.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Communications, Public Relations, or Sports Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Experience Two years job-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience within intercollegiate athletics department or professional sports organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications Master’s degree in related field. Preferred Experience Four years of job-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience within intercollegiate athletics department or professional sports organization.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES

Strong attention to detail with the ability to set and meet deadlines. Ability to build working relationships among diverse groups.
This position requires lifting, pushing, or pulling 25 lbs or more of promotion material as needed.
The ability to work in outdoor venues occasionally.
Ability to work outside of typical business hours as needed, potentially including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays.

 
KNOWLEDGE

Administrative skills and the ability to motivate staff and volunteers to achieve department goals
Event and game management experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Possesses analytical skills and data-driven thinking
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Supervisory experience preferred
Ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Well-organized with sharp attention to detail
Interest or knowledge of sports preferred

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