The Performance Center is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Marketing Manager for our G League expansion team, The Valley Suns. This position will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies and programs to meet organizational objectives and generate awareness and interest about the Phoenix Mercury. The Marketing Manager works closely with the Brand, Ticket Sales, Partnerships, Charities, and Event Operations teams as well as the Team President to develop marketing plans, implement tactics, and measure substantial metrics for recaps and reporting. The Marketing Manager reports to the VP of Business Operations.
What You Will Do
This position will perform duties which include, but are not limited to:
Develops comprehensive marketing strategies across paid and institutional platforms to promote ticket sales, including single game tickets, season ticket memberships, partial plans, groups sales, and premium.
Builds and leads all aspects of project timelines for deliverables, budgets, and distribution of creative materials for review, approval, and trafficking.
Works closely with corporate sponsorships to craft and execute theme nights that align partner goals.
Assist brand leaders, including the VP of Business Operations, with all brand related campaigns
Responsible for brand management and the oversight and review of digital, TV, print, social, in- game promotions, and advertising
Leads cross-functional meetings to align on marketing initiatives by setting a clear agenda and expectations, encouraging participation, and recapping next steps.
Write script and copy for various marketing needs
Capitalize on emerging opportunities, consistently tracking markets to stay on top of trends, develop fresh ideas, and new methods
Assist in the development of G League merchandise opportunities that drive revenue amongst fans
What We Need From Our Marketing Manager, Valley Suns
High level proficiency of Microsoft Office
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills
Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to work and collaborate with others
Strong solid understanding of Professional Basketball industry
Strong knowledge of marketing concepts
Experience/Education Requirements
Marketing, Communications, or closely related bachelor’s degree preferred.
4-5 years of experience developing strategic marketing plans
3- years’ experience working in sports or entertainment entity or marketing agency
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Ability to work on-site - this is nota remote position
What You Can Expect
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position has a variable schedule based on Arena needs which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate. When work is required on evenings or weekends this position can flex to take other days off during the week
Local travel may be required for work-related events, including some overnight travel up to 10% of the time
This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather (
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met
Standing for extended periods of time.
Position is predominately computer-based, requiring the use of a computer monitor
Must be able to carry a conversation both on the phone and in person
Ability to read, write, and speak in English
The Phoenix Suns & the Phoenix Mercury are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
The Phoenix Suns & the Phoenix Mercury are committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing and Sales
Industries
Spectator Sports
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