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The Sports Facilities Companies · 4 days ago

Business Development and Events Manager - Gulfport Sportsplex

Gulfport, MS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Gulfport Sportsplex is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Gulfport, MS. The Business Development and Event Manager will promote the destination for sports tourism and events, working closely with facility staff and stakeholders to achieve revenue targets through effective marketing and sponsorship sales.

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Responsibilities

Planning and implementing events, tournaments, and rentals to meet revenue targets

Maintaining an event calendar of rental/tournaments booked, as well as, listing all facility activities planned

Preparing and presenting regular reporting on event strategy and results

Managing communications with all stakeholders of events

Sponsorship sales both local and national to meet revenue targets

Other duties as assigned by management

Qualification

Sponsorship salesEvent planningCRM experienceConsumer marketingBusiness developmentMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingNegotiating skillsTeam playerVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

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

Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and negotiating skills

Must be a team player and deadline-driven

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (nights, weekends, holidays and long hours)

Must be able to lift 30 pounds waist high

May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop or bend

Will be required to operate a computer

Facility has intermittent loud noise levels

Company

The Sports Facilities Companies

The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) is the nation’s leading resource for the management and development of sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities.

Founded in 2003

Clearwater, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees