Job Title:
Sports Marketing Manager

Company: Florida Victorious

Location: gainesville, FL

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

The ideal Marketing Manager at Florida Victorious is an enthusiastic, strategic, creative individual who works with University of Florida student-athletes and will lead, coordinate, and execute various pieces of the marketing strategy for Florida Victorious. This role is perfect for someone with experience in sports marketing who wants to work in an entrepreneurial environment and be part of something new and groundbreaking! He or she will be responsible for managing and growing Florida Victorious subscription revenue and all marketing efforts related to that, as well as broad oversight of the creative assets for the Florida Victorious brand. As part of this, this individual will work closely with the internal team to create impactful activations for fans and corporate sponsors and build marketing assets using the Name, Image, and Likeness of contracted Florida Gator student-athletes.The ideal candidate is creative, independent, responsible, organized, and hard-working, with prior experience in sports or athlete marketing strongly preferred and a passion for Gator Athletics!ResponsibilitiesSubscription revenue growth and strategy development, including marketing performance analyticsCreative strategy, design and execution (all video, graphic, digital and print assets)Social media strategy, community management, and executionDigital media strategy, management, and oversight of 3rd party team executing strategyEvent planning and execution - in-person events (tailgates, player meet & greets, etc) & virtual eventsStudent-athlete activation design and coordination for corporate sponsor activations and fan eventsCommunication and coordination with reporters, podcasts, influencers, alumni, UFUAA employeesDigital asset management (website, social platforms, FV community, message boards, etc)Ambassador marketing outreach and affiliate marketing strategyMerchandise strategy and managementSubscription member benefit fulfillmentTravel locally in and around Gainesville required, along with occasional travel throughout the stateQualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant field5+ years of relevant experience, with experience in professional sports or athlete marketing preferredCreative critical thinker, with a keen eye for design as it relates to sports marketingExperience working with and managing outside agencies and vendorsExperience desiging and developing creative assetsExperience planning and executing events and other activationsExperience managing social media communitiesStrong communication and interpersonal skills