General Manager - Villanova - Playfly Sports

Description

Company Background:

Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. The company introduces high school and college students to career development opportunities in esports through Playfly Esports, operators of North America's largest college esports league. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at

Why You Should Join Playfly:

Playfly is a brand-new player in the sports and esports space and we are looking to expand our team At Playfly you will work with a highly engaged and collaborative team. Join a company with a leadership team that values ideas, innovation and different perspectives. At Playfly, we recognize we are only as good as the people we have working here We provide excellent benefits including a generous time off package, health and dental insurance, paid parental leave and a 401k plan just to name a few. We also provide you with an environment where you can demonstrate your strengths and gain knowledge to propel your career and continue growing.

Playfly Sports Properties is the exclusive marketing and multi-media rights partner of Villanova University. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of General Manager with Villanova Sports Properties in Villanova, PA.

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate needs to demonstrate prior revenue results and leadership qualities with a minimum of five (5) years of direct sales experience in the sports multi-media environment. The candidate must be driven and coachable to execute the Playfly Sports Properties revenue model and to understand the distinctive relationship with Villanova Athletics, which has created a new standard in collegiate multi-media rights management landscape.

Successful candidate will work out of the Villanova Sports Properties offices on campus and be motivated to:

• Work with the Athletics Director/ Senior Staff at Villanova Athletics and Playfly Sports Properties senior level staff to pitch and close enterprise partnership agreements
• Lead and manage Villanova Sports Properties staff, setting the example for best practices.
• Prospect, meet and close a significant number of new and renewal high level corporate sponsorships
• Generate incremental sponsorship revenue to meet and exceed individual and team goals
• Uphold and support by example a culture of hard work, creativity – always building team belief in the revenue goal

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help develop and execute a sales plan to meet and/or exceed assigned annual revenue targets
• Identify potential sponsors for Villanova Sports Properties through networking with Villanova stakeholders and business partners, researching local, regional and national companies, and selling them marketing platforms that incorporate sponsorship inventory including entitlements, signage, the digital assets, print, promotion, community involvement and hospitality.
• Work with Playfly Sports Properties and Villanova Athletics executives to create sales inventory, revenue projections and overall sponsorship strategy for Villanova Athletics assets.
• Develop compelling sales presentations for new marketing partners by incorporating research, category dynamics and a clear understanding of partner's marketing goals.
• Manage and professionally develop the Villanova Sports Properties staff with the objective of creating standards and assisting with achievement of their property individual goals.
• Lead and manage the overall sales process from start to finish (create proposals and draft/negotiate contracts).
• Develop key marketing objectives with clients via thorough needs assessment and a collaborative sales process.
• Entertain and cultivate sponsors in various settings.
• Be available for game days and evening athletic events and coaches shows.
• Be available to travel for client presentations.
• Prepare end-of-year recaps for sponsors.
• Represent Villanova Sports Properties, Villanova and Playfly Sports Properties in a professional manner.
• Research sports sponsorship industry and stay current with relevant market trends and conditions.
• Manage P&L for maximum revenue and efficient costs.
• Oversee management of radio network (terrestrial, digital) and supervise the respective broadcast talent.
• Understand and leverage Playfly resources such as Esports, High School, Home Team Sports, Premier Partnerships, etc. in order to leverage new business areas, leads, and categories.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports and exhibits behavior consistent with the sales and service philosophy of Playfly Sports Properties.
• Acts with diplomacy as a representative of Playfly Sports Properties and the University.
• Creates a collegial and collaborative work environment with integrity, empathy, and innovation as true-north core values.
• Actively work on diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team.
• Work with university to conceive and create more robust digital and social media assets.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA or BS degree required
• Five (5) years of direct sales experience in the sports multi-media environment
• Proven sales record with integrated and "conceptual" sales
• Tangible leadership experience in a sales environment.
• Ability to generate and present ideas/concepts succinctly and provide creative solutions to prospects/clients
• Outstanding communication skills are essential for interactions with clients, operational leaders and other senior executives
• Demonstrated professional sales presentation skills
• Must successfully pass background check.

Compensation includes salary, commission structure, and company benefits.

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.