Sports Events Growth Lead

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. in College Station, TX is seeking a Sports Sales Coordinator. Under the Sports Manager, you will plan, promote, and implement sports sales efforts to attract event rights holders and increase hotel room stays during hosted events.

You will coordinate sales activities, manage interns/staff, develop new events with partners, and ensure a high-quality guest experience from inquiry to post-event follow-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Event Management, Hospitality, or related field.
• Three (3) years experience related to area of assignment, including supervisory experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of planning and program development.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
• Available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sports sales efforts and events with the Sports Manager.
• Deliver guest experience throughout all stages of sales from inquiry to post-event follow-up.
• Foster new client opportunities via outbound efforts and networking with Event Rights Holders.
• Oversee interns or part-time/seasonal staff, including training, supervising, and evaluating performance.
• Create and develop new events with partners at local, regional, national and international levels.
• Foster growth in existing events to attract more attendees.
• Collaborate with other sports staff to ensure logistics and a high-quality experience.
• Plan advertising, news releases, and PSAs; participate in media interviews.
• Prepare and manage cost center budgets; achieve sales and revenue goals.
• Represent the department on committees/boards; attend tradeshows; maintain partnerships.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Event Management, Hospitality, or related field

Job description

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. in College Station, TX is seeking a Sports Sales Coordinator. Under the Sports Manager, you will plan, promote, and implement sports sales efforts to attract event rights holders and increase hotel room stays during hosted events.

You will coordinate sales activities, manage interns/staff, develop new events with partners, and ensure a high-quality guest experience from inquiry to post-event follow-up.