POSITION SUMMARY:

Helps generate revenue, interest, and awareness for 17 athletic programs at High Point Assists with the development and implementation of season ticket campaigns, group sales and single game ticket sales to increase attendance Provides support for all aspects of gameday promotions and maximize gameday experience Increase Community support and involvement to brand HPU as High Point’s TEAM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists with sponsorship cultivation opportunities by identifying sponsors for solicitation and cultivating existing relationships
• Implements advertising campaigns for specific sports including ticket sales
• Promotes athletic events by designing materials, utilizing campus e-mails, campus TV’s, flyers, social media, campus and student organizations
• Works with community groups, guest acts, and large groups to entertain and enhance the game day atmosphere
• Writes game scripts including the timeline for band, dance, and cheer
• Leads on-court promotions and coordinate crowd giveaways with sponsors
• Orchestrates video board graphics and audio
• Schedules and organize live National Anthem performances, halftime acts, and special presentations for specific sports

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business or related field or equivalent experience required

Experience and Training

• Minimum 1 years’ sales/marketing/development experience required
• Demonstrated understanding of marketing, college athletics and revenue production required
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in NCAA Division I Athletic Department preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others
• Top-notch customer service skills and commitment to fan experience
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with potential sponsors and donors
• Ability to design marketing materials, proficient in use of Microsoft Office products and Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to think creatively and act independently
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Ability to manage a flexible schedule, including travel and attendance at all home and select road athletic events

About High Point University

We strive to recruit the most talented employees we possibly can to ensure growth, progress, and success for the University. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against a person because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other protected classification established by law. Our policy of equal employment applies to all aspects of the employment process, including but not limited to hiring, advancement and promotion, compensation and benefits administration, training and development, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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