PlayOn Sports · 1 month ago
Client Strategist
PlayOn is a dynamic growth-stage company dedicated to championing the spirit of play in the high school space. They are seeking a highly creative, growth-minded Client Strategist to lead the development and execution of sponsorships and brand partnerships for their National Ad Sales division, focusing on building brand stories and optimizing client execution workflows.
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Responsibilities
Participate in the development of MaxPreps’ GTM strategy informed by research, analytics, and creative storytelling
Work with internal teams to turn existing and net-new editorial content and franchises into compelling sponsorships for brand partners
Derive impactful audience data and insights to be used for brand pitches and marketplace engagement
Collaborate with Sales to influence revenue pipeline and activate with clients during key pre-and post-sale workflows
Partner cross-functionally to develop proactive and reactive sponsorship opportunities and tentpole calendars that leverage multichannel content / editorial
Lead ongoing management and creative development of media kit and marketing materials / templates / decks
Influence optimization of pre- and post-sale workflows that champion quickness, efficiency, and exceptional client service
Undergo ongoing analyses tied to brand ethos, marketplace story and supporting marketing materials
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 3-5+ years sales marketing and/or client strategy experience
Demonstrated track record of building creative, visual sales materials and informed brand stories
Experience collaborating with teams and/or managing projects with strong performance and results with a passion to collaborate with team members
Ability to thrive in multiple environments and effectively work with others to achieve broader business outcomes
Organized, strategic thinker who's able to take concepts to reality for brand partners
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Interest in and enthusiasm for high school and broader sports marketplace
Proficient in Figma Slides, Pitch.com, PowerPoint, Keynote, and other design / presentation tools (e.g. Canva)
Understanding of the digital landscape including Display, Video, Audio, Social, Branded Content, Events, Data/Targeting, Ad Measurement, and more
Benefits
Multiple medical insurance plans to choose from
Dental, vision life and disability insurance
Employee Emergency Fund
Company equity (stock options)
Open PTO policy
401K plan with company match
Hybrid/flexible work environment
Company
PlayOn Sports
PlayOn is the all-in-one fan engagement platform for schools.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$72.31MKey Investors
BIP CapitalHerff JonesHamilton Ventures LLC
2022-04-26Acquired
2022-02-01Private Equity
2021-01-08Series Unknown· $10M
Leadership Team
Recent News
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2025-11-14
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