Road Warrior

Playfly Sports; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Sports Marketing, LLC, a Playfly subsidiary, is seeking a Road Warrior to represent client brands at venues and events. You will coordinate with Paragon Representatives, manage on-site logistics, and engage attendees to deliver successful activations.

The role requires travel across the country, a valid driver's license, strong public speaking, and the ability to work with brand ambassadors during events, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and driving record acceptable to Paragon.
• Ability to operate a golf cart on-site at events.
• Ability to travel independently.
• Self-motivated and capable of working without supervision outside of an office environment.
• Strong public speaking, sound organizational skills, and computer literacy.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and an ability to manage other employees.
• Exhibit a professional demeanor and compelling customer service attitude.
• Is dependable and possesses a strong work ethic.
• Is able to work in a team environment.
• Is results‑driven and well organized, with an ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects.
• Exhibit adeptness at responding to new opportunities and adapting quickly to shifting conditions.
• Demonstrate an ability to follow directions and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work with your Paragon Representatives to confirm travel availability and book reservations for assignments.
• Act as the face of the client brand, product or initiative associated with the Programs.
• Assist with managing and overseeing on-site logistics and on-site staff at events, as needed.
• Train and lead on-site brand ambassadors to ensure activation is successfully executed.
• Engage with consumers and carry out assigned duties of the activation associated with the Programs.
• Assist your Paragon Representatives and local venues to manage allocation and distribution of products and premiums, including: Verifying logistics, including times, locations, and messaging; Serving correct products at correct times and correct temperature; Ensuring that quantities of products and supplies have been distributed appropriately.
• Assist your Paragon Representatives and local venues to manage the shipping process, including assistance with: Receiving inventory of products, premiums, and equipment and determining storage location(s); Coordinating the unloading of and verifying correct quantities received; Packing equipment at the end of the event and facilitating shipments to future events, as needed.
• Capture content and deliverables for post‑event recaps for each event. Provide ongoing feedback to your Paragon Representatives.
• Fulfill all responsibilities associated with being assigned a Paragon Corporate Credit Card, including keeping track of receipts and submitting expense reports.
• Attend all required trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Skills

Driver's license

Golf cart operation

Travel flexibility

Self-motivation

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Dependable

Team player

Multitasking

Adaptability

Timeliness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ROAD WARRIOR

As a Road Warrior, you will be employed by Paragon Sports Marketing, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Playfly, LLC (“Paragon”), for certain marketing programs (the “Programs”), managed by Paragon for its clients. In this position, you will work with designated Paragon Representatives and act as a liaison between Paragon and the venues and events at which you will carry out your job duties. This includes becoming knowledgeable of all aspects of the Programs, becoming familiar with all products, brand and initiatives that are promoted in the Programs, and being available to answer questions of venue/event contacts and event attendees.

WORK SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to Paragon
• Able to operate a golf cart on-site at events, when necessary
• Able to travel independently, when necessary
• Is self‑motivated and capable of working without supervision outside of an office environment
• Possess strong public speaking skills, sound organizational skills, and computer literacy
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and an ability to manage other employees
• Exhibit a professional demeanor and compelling customer service attitude
• Is dependable and possesses a strong work ethic
• Is able to work in a team environment
• Is results‑driven and well organized, with an ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects
• Exhibit adeptness at responding to new opportunities and adapting quickly to shifting conditions
• Demonstrate an ability to follow directions and meet deadlines

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have reliable transportation for local travel
• Extensive national travel and limited local travel required, extending into nights and weekends
• Work may be performed in outside weather conditions, which may include rain, humid conditions, extreme heat, altitude, and extreme cold
• Must be available to travel potentially 12 out of 17 weekends between May 1, 2027, and August 31, 2027
• Must be available to travel May 28-June 1 and July 3-July 7 for events

EXPERIENCE

Internship experience in marketing industry preferred, specifically in events and activations

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with your Paragon Representatives to confirm travel availability and book reservations for assignments
• Act as the face of the client brand, product or initiative associated with the Programs
• Assist with managing and overseeing on-site logistics and on-site staff at events, as needed
• Train and lead on-site brand ambassadors to ensure activation is successfully executed
• Engage with consumers and carry out assigned duties of the activation associated with the Programs
• Assist your Paragon Representatives and local venues to manage allocation and distribution of products and premiums, including:
  • Verifying logistics, including times, locations, and messaging
  • Serving correct products at correct times and correct temperature
  • Ensuring that quantities of products and supplies have been distributed appropriately
• Assist your Paragon Representatives and local venues to manage the shipping process, including assistance with:
  • Receiving inventory of products, premiums, and equipment and determining storage location(s)
  • Coordinating the unloading of and verifying correct quantities received
  • Packing equipment at the end of the event and facilitating shipments to future events, as needed
• Capture content and deliverables for post‑event recaps for each event. Provide ongoing feedback to your Paragon Representatives
• Fulfill all responsibilities associated with being assigned a Paragon Corporate Credit Card, including keeping track of receipts and submitting expense reports
• Attend all required trainings
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED required
• If currently a college student, preferably in a program pertaining to marketing, advertising, sports management, or business

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time; occasional lifting of light to moderate weight objects

*Consent to a background check (including motor vehicle record check) and compliance with Paragon’s drugs and alcohol policy are conditions of employment, and drug/alcohol testing may be required in accordance with applicable law

** Employees will be eligible for paid leave, where applicable

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

BASE PAY RANGE

$16.05—$17.05 USD

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 [e-mail].

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