Associate Manager, Grassroot Marketing (Baseball/Softball)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $30.50 - $42.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Pre-tax transit discounts
401(k) with Company Match
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Professional development opportunities
Volunteering programs
Team building outings
Employee Discounts
Summer Hours
Company-sponsored sports leagues/teams
company outings
Job Description
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is a globally recognized leader in the sports equipment industry, renowned for empowering athletes of all levels to live their passion for sports. Established as the number one sports equipment brand worldwide, Wilson has built its reputation on core values such as passion, creativity, integrity, teamwork, ambition, and innovation. These principles drive its continuous growth and success in the competitive sports market. The company places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and diversity, embracing a wide range of perspectives and experiences to foster a rich cultural environment where all employees thrive. As part of its commitment to... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Strong understanding of baseball, fastpitch, and slowpitch softball markets
- Experience with sales, grassroots marketing, customer service, or event marketing
- Ability to manage budgets and control inventory
- Effective communication and social networking skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3 years of sales, grassroots marketing, customer service, or event marketing experience
- Understanding of business strategy and key business drivers
- Former athlete and/or avid fan of fastpitch softball
- Solid understanding of the baseball, fastpitch, and slowpitch softball industry and event marketing
- Ability to think strategically and execute plans effectively
- Strong communication and social skills for networking and collaboration
- Willingness to create and drive change with an entrepreneurial spirit
- Strong financial skills including budget management and inventory control
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Self-driven with high energy levels
- Availability to travel up to 50% of the time
Job Duties
- Manage the ideation, creation, strategy, staffing, and logistics for branded baseball, fastpitch, and slowpitch grassroots events
- Collaborate with external resources such as complexes, showcases, travel ball organizations, display vendors, and agencies
- Utilize internal resources including creative services, brand marketing team, and product team to drive product demonstrations and brand experiences
- Provide analysis of event performance through metrics to key team members
- Gather and report on player feedback to assist with product development initiatives
- Monitor and analyze competitive brand activity to stay up to date on changes and trends in the industry
- Manage marketing assets and activations with vendors, sponsors, and partners
- Manage event logistics ensuring smooth retail and product demonstration operations
- Build and maintain relationships with local tournament directors, travel organizations, and coaches
- Optimize budget to drive a strong return on investment
- Perform other duties as required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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