Managing Supervisor/Vice President, Sports Business

Fleishman-Hillard, recently recognized by The Holmes Report as ?International Agency of the Year,? has an immediate opening for a senior sports professional with experience in communications and marketing strategy and program management at its headquarters office  in St. Louis, Mo. This is an opportunity to play a key role on high-profile national sports business accounts and to further develop the agency?s growing speciality in Sports Business.

 

FH Sports Business wins by combining distinctive expertise in sports business and management with an unrivaled depth of communications and management services and global network.  The team?s services range from brokering franchise agreements and negotiating broadcast and naming rights to opening facilities, assisting athletes, and managing events. Our staff comes from all walks of sports business: franchises and teams; leagues and other governing bodies; B-to-B and B-to-C sponsor companies; and sports, business and news media. Our clients include AT&T, Gatorade, NCAA, NHL, Sports Capital Partners, and the St. Louis Cardinals, among others.

 

Responsibilties:Create, implement, and plan communications strategies and programs for a diverse complement of sports-related clients Develop strong client relationships, ensure high levels of client satisfaction, and provide outstanding client service and results Mentor and develop junior staff and lead inter-office, interdisciplinary project teams Actively seek new business opportunities by attracting new clients and growing existing accounts Manage account teams to ensure that client needs are met on time and on budget

 

Qualifications:Bachelor?s degree in journalism, communication, English, or a related area7-10 years of experience working in a sports agency, business firm, or sports league/franchise Proven understanding of the operations and needs of, and current contacts and relationships with national sports media, leagues, franchises, and governing bodies. Ability to think strategically and develop, sell, and implement programs that address clients? business objectives Well-developed writing skills, including ability to develop and edit high-quality media materials, speeches, plans, and executive correspondence Excellent verbal communications skills and experience in public speaking Ability to prepare comprehensive media materials (news alerts, media releases, b-roll packages, VNRs, fact sheets, news kits, and full range of online communications) Background in marketing communications Extensive knowledge of working with and developing partnerships with major sporting events High level of understanding the broadcast industry, including broadcast rights, advertising, ratings, etc. Ability to work with both existing clients and pursue new business Creative, energetic team player who is results-focused and willing to go the extra mile for clients Effective team and project leader, able to motivate people, manage timelines, and work against budgets Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects at once

 

Fleishman-Hillard?s reputation for quality, creativity, and results is the foundation of our distinguished status in the industry.  We offer a competitive salary and superb benefits including medical/dental/vision, life/disability insurance, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with a significant company match. 

 

Please visit http://jobs-fleishman.icims.com/fleishman_jobs/jobs/candidate/intro.jsp to apply for this position or to learn more about career opportunities with Fleishman-Hillard. Please do not contact the St. Louis office directly, only resumes submitted through this Web site will be considered.

 

Fleishman-Hillard is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. M/F/D/V.