Associate Director of Sports Marketing

Duke

Athletics

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Title: Associate Director of Sports Marketing

Position Summary

Duke University is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as the Associate Director of Sports Marketing with a concentration in Women’s Basketball. This position will oversee the development, coordination and implementation of the Women’s Basketball marketing plan for Duke University. The successful candidate will be a key team player in building revenue generation, game day atmosphere, branding and community outreach.

Essential Functions

· Manages, develops and implements the marketing and promotional strategy for Duke Women’s Basketball including student and community outreach, game day atmosphere and coordination of hospitality with Resource Acquisition.

· Must have a strong background in managing gameday atmosphere within the arena. Produces on-court/field, pre-game, half-time and post-game entertainment, presentations and music.

· Responsible for the development and implementation of single game promotions to increase revenue and attendance.

· Cultivate the development and implementation of season tickets, packages and single game promotions to increase revenue.

· Act as primary liaison between marketing department staff and all community relationships.

· Supports and assists outbound ticket sales team in the development and growth of group sales campaigns.

· Assist in the execution of corporate sponsorship contracts with third party rights holder.

· Oversee the placement of multimedia advertising for Duke Women’s Basketball.

· Work with Women’s Basketball Creative Director to conceptualize the look each year and supervise the development of printed materials (i.e. posters, schedule cards, season ticket brochures, etc.).

· Assist in the promotion of events and ticket packages via social media.

· Assist in training and managing student staff.

· Will oversee the marketing efforts for men’s and women’s tennis programs during the year.

· Will assist marketing gameday staff for football and men’s basketball games.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required recommended with a minimum of three (3) years related experience at the collegiate or professional level suggested.

Knowledge, Skills, Ability

· Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

· Excellent interpersonal skills.

· Demonstrated experience in marketing or sales.

· Knowledge of ACC and NCAA rules and regulations as pertains to duties of position.

· Proficiency in computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe PhotoShop or InDesign or a similar program, the Internet and other relevant software.

· Proficiency with social media including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter & Instagram among others.

· Ability to work under minimal supervision while achieving established goals.

· Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends.

· Valid driver license.

How to Apply:

Interested Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references online at

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

Experience

Work requires one year of experience in program administration or OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE involving academic, instructional or counseling activities to acquire skills necessary to plan, coordinate and implement a variety of program activities and events.

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