Director, Sports Marketing (Sports Marketing)

Location: Santa Monica, United States. Travel: 50–60%.

Salary: $149,440–$224,160 per year, plus cash incentives.

Company

hirify.global North America develops and activates sports, gaming, athlete, event, and culture-focused marketing programs.

What you will do

• Lead regional sports marketing strategy and execution across athletes, events, gaming, and consumer passion points.
• Create and deliver the annual regional Sports Marketing Business Plan, adapting national and global priorities to local execution.
• Lead project management and execution of local hirify.global sports marketing events and develop new event concepts.
• Build relationships with athletes, gaming players, creators, opinion leaders, and regional sports and gaming partners.
• Collaborate with Field Marketing, Event Logistics, Gaming, Athlete Marketing, and other marketing functions on integrated initiatives.
• Hire, manage, develop, and provide feedback to direct reports while supporting succession planning.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of marketing and management experience focused on sports, athletes, and consumers.
• Strong planning, project management, and budget management skills, including experience managing large budgets.
• Understanding of traditional and non-traditional brand marketing strategies.
• Track record of executing creative marketing ideas and identifying regional and national sports trends.
• Knowledge of marketing communications, storytelling, and content development.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position with benefits eligibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) match, family leave, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Pet, legal, and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.