The General Manager role is the key part of the Van Wagner team that operates our partnership at La Salle University in Philadelphia. We’re looking for entrepreneurial self-starters that are driven, team-oriented, never shy away from a challenge, and have a can-do attitude to join our fast-growing team.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

As a representative of the University, you will build and maintain positive working relationships with local and regional businesses, the campus community, and especially the athletics department (or conference office where applicable)
Development and implementation of annual business plan that will allow the partnership to maximize revenue, exposure for the institutional brand, and value to the corporate partners involved with the program
Management of annual budgets
Work with decision-makers to extend and increase their commitment to the school
Develop and maintain relationships with top University Administrators
Prospecting, scheduling, and conducting initial discovery meetings with new businesses that would benefit from associating with the school or conference
Fulfill the terms of agreements that provide advertising, marketing, and promotional benefits to sponsor businesses. This can include platforms such as TV & Radio broadcasts, websites, social media, digital and fixed signage, print media, e-newsletters, fan experiences, event activations, and much more.
Update new business development activities in the CRM system

What We’re Looking For: ·

Experience working in marketing, advertising, sales, or events
Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings, weekends and, on rare occasions, holidays. (Don’t worry, we make up for it with time off and remote/hybrid scheduling at other times of the year!)
Great interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated professionalism
Energetic and self-motivated attitude
Competitive response to challenges (A “Bring it on!” attitude)
Hard work and persistence
Coachability
Strong organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Proficient with Social Media platforms

Why Van Wagner May Be Right For You:
An unmatched culture within our organization that focuses on building trust with our team members, sponsor businesses, schools, and conferences partners through a people-first approach that delivers business results

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.