Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Director of Sales
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
6
Level
3
Department
Athletic Administration
Job Purpose
Director of Sales is responsible for adding new corporate partners and overseeing the fulfillment of all corporate sponsorship partnerships for the athletic department. Obtain revenue growth via sponsorships and corporate alliances with our NIL/Collective. The primary focus of this position is to extend the affinity of the University’s brand to businesses and corporations of all sizes looking to align with the undeniably loyal and passionate collegiate sports fan base.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in business, sports administration, marketing, communications, advertising, or another related field is required. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in sports sponsorship sales with collegiate and/or professional sports team or athletic department development background is preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience selling comprehensive integrated sports marketing partnerships including major media elements (signage, radio, social, digital, print, etc.)
Ability to analyze a client’s marketing needs and craft integrated solutions to meet those needs.
Negotiating skills, ability to identify and influence key decision makers.
Excellent communication, organization, written and presentation skills.
Our ideal candidate will be a problem solver, self-starter and intrinsically motivated. And thrive where expectations are set and managed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Teamwork and collaboration are encouraged. Proactive thinking with interest in developing and executing new ideas is necessary.
Understand the sports sponsorship landscape including traditional, non-traditional, and digital marketing assets and stay up to date on changes within the industry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Entertain clients and work various game day events (including some nights and weekends)
Additional Comments Regarding Position
This position will require night and weekend availability as well as the ability to lift at least 30 pounds.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary
*$50,196 - $60,000
Posting Date
04/04/2024
Closing Date
04/19/2024
Benefits
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
2024052
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15268
Job Duties
Job Duties
Activity
Corporate Sales: Meet and / or exceed individual and team revenue goals through the selling of integrated marketing packages using traditional, digital, and other non-traditional marketing channels to meet client’s objectives.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
55
Activity
Fulfillment: Assist with fulfillment of all sponsorship agreements to ensure proof of performance of each sponsorship asset.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
15
Activity
Special Projects: Supports Deputy Director of Athletics with a wide-range of complex operational projects.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
10
Located in the heart of historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina, the College of Charleston is a nationally recognized, public, liberal arts and sciences university. Our beautiful and historic campus, student-focused programs, and contemporary facilities attract approximately 11,000 students from across the region, U.S., and internationally. Our students are immersed in a collaborative and supportive environment that enables them to form great relationships with our faculty and staff. Colleagues from various backgrounds – private sector, armed forces, and other higher education institutions – form our diverse team, which includes over 500 distinguished teacher-scholars. If you share our core values and our goal to create an inclusive campus that inspires excellence and innovation, consider a career at the College of Charleston.