Director of Business Development

BECOME A PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL EXECUTIVE…RIGHT HERE IN COLUMBUS!

Ever dream of being behind the scenes, growing and making decisions for a professional sports team? Here is an incredible opportunity to join the executive staff of the Columbus Lions Professional (Arena) Football team, proud members of The National Arena League and playing home games here at the Columbus Civic Center along with road games across the nation.

The Columbus Lions football club is looking to immediately grow their family-like team of front office executives in preparation for the 2025 season, beginning in March…and for seasons to come. This full-time, year-round position will include professional training and reasonable onboarding to prepare you for the next step (or first step) in your pro sports career!

The DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (or DIRECTOR OF BUSIENSS OPERATIONS) is largely a sales position but will also be responsible for duties including to the following:

· Being a daily and year-round contributor to the team’s sales efforts in growing the team's season ticket base, group ticket attendees and earning new relationships with corporate partners.

· Designing the presentation of the Game Day experience. This includes creating and utilizing the team's potential cheerleading squad, mascot, public address announcer and other game day staff.

· Planning and executing all in game promotional elements.

· Hiring and managing a small staff of office interns and/or part-time assistant employees.

· Planning public events for the team to keep its name relevant and contributing to the community year-round.

· Plan and execute an advertising campaign to maximize awareness for the team/home games.

· Creating an aggressive sales plan to be executed by all members of the team.

· Assisting in the daily operations of the team.

· Organizing the business’ sales systems, training, and organizing sales data and the CRM.

· Potentially assist in portions of the teams need for social media, graphic design, video editing, and other marketing efforts.

· Work full-time (Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM) year-round in the team’s local professional offices. Additional events such as home games, public appearances and more will also be required.

The position offers the following:

· Training and experience in the inner workings of operating a professional sports team.

· Resume building opportunity that may lead to advancements in the pro sports industry at higher levels.

· A base pay of $2,000 per months.

· A high commission rate of 15% on all sales efforts

· Successful candidates should expect to earn between $30-45,000 annually in total compensation.

· Perks such as game tickets, and a share in team meal and other perks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to start on or around October 7, 2024?

Experience:

• B2B sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sports marketing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus, GA 31901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30,000 - $45,000