Remote Sports Marketing Manager

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Remote work

Health insurance

Paid time off

Durban sports projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Sports Marketing Manager to lead marketing initiatives for a diverse portfolio of sporting events and brands. This fully remote role requires strategic thinking to craft campaigns that boost brand visibility, fan engagement, and revenue across digital and traditional channels.

The role emphasizes market insights, identifying opportunities, and maintaining cohesive brand messaging in the global leisure and sports landscape.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing.
• Proven success in developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing tools and analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, social media management tools).
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to promote sporting events, athletes, and associated brands.
• Manage digital marketing channels, including social media, email marketing, SEO/SEM, and content creation, to maximize audience reach and engagement.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and consumer behavior to identify new marketing opportunities and inform strategic decisions.
• Oversee the creation of compelling marketing collateral, advertising materials, and promotional content.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media partners, sponsors, and other stakeholders to enhance brand exposure.
• Track and report on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, using data analytics to optimize performance and ROI.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and results-oriented Remote Sports Marketing Manager to spearhead marketing initiatives for their diverse portfolio of sporting events and brands. This fully remote position requires a strategic thinker capable of crafting and executing innovative marketing campaigns that enhance brand visibility, drive fan engagement, and increase revenue streams across digital and traditional channels. You will be instrumental in developing market insights, identifying new opportunities, and ensuring cohesive brand messaging in the competitive Leisure & Sports landscape. This role is ideal for a self-motivated professional who excels in a virtual environment and possesses a keen understanding of the global sports market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to promote sporting events, athletes, and associated brands.
• Manage digital marketing channels, including social media, email marketing, SEO/SEM, and content creation, to maximize audience reach and engagement.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and consumer behavior to identify new marketing opportunities and inform strategic decisions.
• Oversee the creation of compelling marketing collateral, advertising materials, and promotional content.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media partners, sponsors, and other stakeholders to enhance brand exposure.
• Track and report on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, using data analytics to optimize performance and ROI.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing, with a significant focus on the Leisure & Sports industry.
• Proven success in developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing tools and analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, social media management tools).
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with potential for bonuses based on campaign success.
• Flexible remote work arrangement, allowing for work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous allocation of paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities to shape the marketing direction of exciting sports properties from Durban .