We are seeking a driven individual to join our team as Vice President of Sports Development. This person promotes and sells the destination as a premier location for youth, amateur and professional sports. The VP leads the organization in the recruitment and bid process of targeted events that generate room nights and economic impact. Our ideal team member is experienced, results-driven, and reliable.
OneSpartanburg, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities.
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POSITION SUMMARY
Under the CTDO’s leadership, the Vice President of Sports Development promotes and sells the destination as a premier location for youth, amateur and professional sports. The VP serves as a trusted partner and resource to the CTDO and external partners and thinks conceptually and strategically while maintaining a results-driven approach. The VP leads the organization in the recruitment and bid process of targeted events and is responsible for achieving individual sales goals annually, consisting of room nights booked, economic impact and increased sports tourism events.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties and tasks to be performed include
• Develop and maintain relationships with event organizers, venue managers, tourism stakeholders, and local, regional, and national tourism organizations
• Develop and foster relationships with local governments, local school districts and colleges, sports facilities, youth sports associations, and other groups
• Utilize appropriate sales tools to attract business and measure results
• Prepare and present bids to organizations in an effort to secure events
• Represent the organization professionally at appropriate local, regional and national organizations, tradeshows, and conferences
• Create and deliver verbal and written presentations to clients and stakeholders
• Manage the collection of event data and compilation of event reporting
• Submit annual budget proposal including estimated return on investment for each event
• Complete grant applications for events to ensure efficient accounting of matching funds and reimbursement processes
• Work with tourism team to manage housing, local organizing committees and other event fulfillment functions
• Additional duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:Minimum requirements to perform this role include
• Four+ years of experience in the sports development industry
• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field
• Experience with regional and national sports organizations
• Program management experience with proven track record of exceptional follow up and follow through
• Experience using a CRM solution
• Demonstrated ability to develop and retain community relationships
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
• Ability to work both independently and on diverse and dynamic teams
• Strong proficiency using all MS office programs
• Ability to work nights and weekends to accommodate after hours meetings and events, and ability to travel outside of the region (estimated 15%)
BENEFICIALS SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Ideal candidate will have these skills, education, experience
• 6+ years of sales experience
• A master’s degree in an applicable field
• Experience securing and administering public grants
• Previous experience in a chamber of commerce, economic development organization, or convention/visitor’s bureau
OneSpartanburg, Inc.'s mission is to build a vibrant Spartanburg through business, economic and tourism development. Whether you’re looking for business resources, economic expertise, community leadership or tourism information, OneSpartanburg, Inc. is where you’ll find it.
Our collaborative organization was formed by merging the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, the Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Spartanburg Economic Futures Group in order to maximize our community's investment.
OneSpartanburg Inc. is comprised of a dynamic group of business, economic and tourism development professionals, led by a diverse group of volunteer leaders.
