Remote Sports Marketing Specialist

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Fully remote

Professional development

Diverse sports projects

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and results-oriented Sports Marketing Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will develop and execute innovative marketing strategies for sports initiatives, manage digital campaigns, and grow brand engagement across channels from anywhere, with the role accessible to Centurion-area candidates.

You will collaborate with cross-geographic teams, creating compelling content and building relationships with influencers, media partners, and sponsors while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in sports marketing or digital marketing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sports marketing plans and campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
• Manage and grow the company's social media presence, creating engaging content and fostering community interaction.
• Plan and execute email marketing campaigns, driving user acquisition and retention.
• Analyze marketing campaign performance and provide regular reports with actionable insights.
• Collaborate with design and content teams to produce high-quality marketing materials.
• Identify and build relationships with sports influencers, media partners, and potential sponsors.

Skills

Sports marketing

Digital marketing

Campaign management

Content creation

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and results-oriented Sports Marketing Specialist to join their dynamic, fully remote team. This role is crucial for developing and executing innovative marketing strategies that increase brand awareness, engagement, and revenue for our sports-related initiatives. You will be responsible for managing digital campaigns, social media presence, and content creation, all while working collaboratively with teams across different geographic locations. This is an ideal opportunity for a marketing professional with a passion for sports who thrives in a flexible, remote work environment, with the role being accessible to individuals residing in or near Centurion but not requiring office presence. You will play a key part in shaping our brand's narrative and reaching new audiences in the competitive sports market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sports marketing plans and campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
• Manage and grow the company's social media presence, creating engaging content and fostering community interaction.
• Plan and execute email marketing campaigns, driving user acquisition and retention.
• Analyze marketing campaign performance and provide regular reports with actionable insights.
• Collaborate with design and content teams to produce high-quality marketing materials.
• Identify and build relationships with sports influencers, media partners, and potential sponsors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in sports marketing or a similar digital marketing role.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing successful marketing campaigns.
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing channels, SEO, SEM, social media, and content marketing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement in digital marketing.
• Exposure to diverse sports projects and a growing global brand.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual team environment focused on innovation.