Group Vice President (OPEN TO REMOTE)

GROUP VICE PRESIDENT (OPEN TO REMOTE)

THE RUNDOWN

The Group Vice President (GVP) will be responsible for the overall success of multiple Playfly sports properties across the country. The person in this role will drive division and company priorities in their management of General Managers and property personnel including, but not limited to, revenue generation, KPIs, corporate culture, professional development, growth platforms, and best practices. The GVP will have a strong commitment to the professional development, advancement, and mobility of General Managers and property personnel to create an internal talent pool of well-prepared candidates for roles across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruit, train and lead General Managers (GMs) and their staffs to insure the fulfillment of all client multi-media rights obligations and the achievement of property revenue and EBITDA financial objectives

Partner with President and GM to build meaningful relationships with clients; to include the Athletic Director, President and their staffs at all levels

Work with finance leadership to develop detailed property sales plans that maximize revenue opportunities across traditional sponsorship and content assets, as well as next generation digital, social, mobile, data and e-sports platforms

Prospect, pitch and close (with support from GMs) strategic sponsorship accounts at current and new properties within region

Work with GMs, clients and media partners to maximize value and revenue from all content platforms

Maintain strict control of and maximize the value from all approved property capital and operating expenses

Maintain full P&L accountability and responsibility of all properties, to include management and execution of all company revenue and expense reporting requirements

Develop and maintain relationships with C-Level executives at major brands and agencies within the region and ideate effective strategies, appropriate of senior executives, to guide the growth and evolution of Playfly and its multiple business units.

Work with company senior leadership and market development teams to identify, target and help close new properties and business opportunities within the region as directed

Model and develop/lead deployment of company vision and culture within region

Other job-duties as assigned

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICIATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

10+ years of experience in multimedia rights management or a related field required. Managerial experience required, with preference given to candidates who have managed multiple teams.

Proven ability to manage, meet, and exceed budget and revenue goals.

Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives that drive current-year and multi-year revenue growth across assigned properties.

Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire others.

Experience with Salesforce or a similar CRM system.

Strong experience with and ability to effectively leverage fan insights and business intelligence.

Ability to develop and present ideas and concepts succinctly and deliver creative solutions to prospects and clients.

Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Demonstrated professional sales presentation skills.

TRAVEL, LIFTING, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be available to travel for school visits and presentations

Must be able to work select nights and weekends around sporting events

WHAT WE DO

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. 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 playfly.com

WHAT WE STAND FOR

At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it’s just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.

EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact recruiting@playfly.com.

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