Director of Sponsorship Acquisition
Responsibilities:
Work with CEO to create sponsorship and fundraising opportunities.
Work with CEO in the development of high-level presentation materials and the presentation process for sponsorship and fundraising interactions. Also, develop a telemarketing process for acquiring time with leading industry decision makers.
Manage all sponsorship and fundraising and other business partnership agreements and contractual obligations.
Work with Director of Marketing to set sponsorship pricing, understand available marketing channels and values, and develop new methods of advertising.
Develop new avenues of sponsor acquisitions, relationships, and executions.
Work with state cup and league directors on relevant sponsorships and methods of acquiring sponsorship revenue.
Expectations:
Typical 9-530 hours, with flexible weekend hours.
Must have reliable transportation to our office in Tukwila, WA.
General Qualifications:
BS/BA in business, marketing, or advertising.
Minimum of three years’ experience in sales, marketing, or account management of sponsorships and advertising.
Strong technology skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with partners, executive staff, board members, volunteers and various vendors. Ability to manage internal expectations, critical thinker with business/marketing aptitude, priorities and plans work activities, precise attention to detail.
Spanish language fluency is a plus.
Contact:
Send resume and cover letter to Terry Fisher: Terry@washingtonyouthsoccer.org
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