Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in sport administration, business, marketing, communications or related field and at least four years of experience working in live sports.

Position Description:

The Director of Team Marketing serves as the leader of the team marketing team in the Department of Athletics for the University of Louisville, a Division I member of the NCAA and proud member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. This position’s main objective is to market and promote the Louisville Cardinals with the goal of increasing season, single-game and group ticket sales for ticketed sports while enhancing overall fan experience and attendance for all 23 sport programs. This position reports directly to the Assistant Athletic Director for Fan Experience.

Job Responsibilities:

Oversee department marketing initiatives including supervision and direction of marketing plans, promotional calendars, ticket sales strategies, and in-game promotions for all 23 sport programs
Direct and supervise full-time team marketing staff and student interns to execute promotional activities, video board content and in-game assets with a focus on providing elite client and customer service
Lead Marketing Director, Football. Develop, implement, and execute a comprehensive marketing plan, for football
Strategy and execution of Season Ticket Member program, in collaboration with Strategic Ticket Sales staff, including promotion and event coordination
Work with numerous stakeholders to maximize attendance to NCAA and ACC Championship events hosted by the University of Louisville, ensuring all participating fans, institutions, and student-athletes have a memorable experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Sports Administration, Marketing or related field
Leadership experience in intensive, fast-paced environments
Demonstrate understanding of latest industry trends in game production management, creative content development, leveraging sponsorship and overall innovative approaches to event production
Direct experience working with sports teams and coaches
Ability to work nights and weekends
Competency in Adobe Photoshop
Effective written, verbal skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills and high-aptitude for organization
Knowledge of NCAA and ACC rules and regulations

The Athletic Department is committed to creating equitable and inclusive campus environments that accelerate the success of the full range of our students and employees. We believe that employees who feel valued and respected will create policies, programs, practices, research agendas, and services to effectively meet the needs and exceed the expectations of the increasingly diverse student populations we admit and hope to serve.

The Athletic Department encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated capacity to create inclusive work environments, will work effectively on increasingly diverse teams, and will serve the increasingly diverse students we admit and want to attract.

Target Compensation Maximum: $85,798.00

Target Compensation Minimum: $48,421.00

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.

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