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Marketing Manager-Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe

The Sports Facilities Companies, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777

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Overview MARKETING MANAGER - SCHEELS Sports Park at Legacy Pointe

– Springfield, IL. Department: MARKETING. Reports to: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR. Status: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT).

About The Company SCHEELS Sports Park at Legacy Pointe is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Springfield, IL. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace 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.

Position Summary The Marketing Manager will promote the destination as a premier sports tourism, conference, tradeshow, and special events location. The execution of responsibilities will be accomplished by working closely with facility staff, regional and national event/tournament providers, and promoting the primary revenue streams through effective marketing and advertising efforts. The position will include training on selling sponsorships and booking large tournaments and sports tourism events. The Marketing Manager will oversee the implementation of a marketing campaign plan including digital, print, trade shows/conferences, familiarity visits, regional event relationship building, and more. They will be evaluated based on KPIs set by the SFM corporate marketing team, number of events booked, sponsorship sales or assistance, number of visitors or event attendees generated, new business development, new program expansion, and sales pace.

Primary Responsibilities

Marketing Budget

Crafting a marketing plan in partnership with the SFM Marketing team

Executing the marketing plan and strategic initiatives

Managing and updating company website(s)

Content development for digital or print

Press release writing and media relations activities

Managing social media business accounts including regular posting and management of content calendar

Participating and assisting the planning and implementation of events, tournaments, and rentals

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

Managing facility presence with industry publications, trade shows, and associations

Preparing and presenting regular reporting on marketing strategy and results

All other duties as assigned by management

The Ideal Candidate

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

Proven experience in the successful launch of destination-specific advertising/marketing campaigns

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

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred in business administration, marketing, or advertising; or experience in a similar position

Management of a marketing and/or business development budget

Experience in measuring and reporting marketing/advertising campaign analytics to ultimately measure ROI, efficiency, and effectiveness of campaign activity

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

Management of corporate website(s) in the WordPress platform

Ability to develop content and write with company voice in mind

Experience in writing press releases and managing media relationships

Experience in managing business accounts on a variety of social media platforms including, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

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

Entry level or beginner knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically in InDesign and Illustrator

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 (e.g., nights, weekends, holidays and long hours)

Working Conditions And Physical Demands

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

Facility has intermittent noise

Salary: $45000 - $50000 per year

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