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Description
Columbus Crew is seeking a Manager, Match Presentation & Promotions to build matchday marketing programs while executing a first-class match experience. This position reports to the Sr. Director, Events & Grassroots Marketing.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee all presentation elements of matchday including theme night creation, matchday plaza & stadium activations and all on field elements
- Build matchday programs to promote club initiatives, events, and ticket sales across multiple channels in support of overall strategic marketing plan
- Collaborate and create the theme night calendar that includes giveaways, entertainment moments, and Corporate Partnership title nights
- Develop all matchday broadcast reads and coordinate with PR/Communications on engaging broadcast features
- Collaborate with Corporate Partnerships & Ticket Sales Department to drive revenue and create programs that create value
- Closely collaborate with the Supporter Groups to continue to enhance the matchday environment
- Oversee the development of halftime promotions that fulfill partner contracts, appeal to partners and are engaging for fans
- Work with Partnership Marketing team to increase revenue opportunities while supporting the club and brand goals and initiatives
- Work with ticket sales team on goals, revenue, ticket initiatives, promotional packages, and single game ticket strategy to maximize ROI
- Assist with the planning and activation of the community plaza for both matchdays and non-matchdays
- Assist with invoicing and reconciliation process on behalf of marketing department
- Other duties as assigned
Required skills, experience & abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, Marketing or related fields
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience working with game presentation, experience Major League Soccer is a plus
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude with keen eye for attention to detail
- Creative thinker and strategist with an ability to stay organized and manage multiple projects with various deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead a large group of staff and/or volunteers
- Able to work home matches and other select events
- Able to some additional evenings, weekends and events
