What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Athlete Advisor, Tennis position at IMGAcademyCorporateCareers?
The Student Athlete Advisor, Tennis is responsible for assisting in developing and executing sales and marketing plans designed to grow Academy business for the sport.
Position Responsibilities:
Working closely with the sport director to create effective strategies for increasing enrollment
Assisting in day-to-day business-related activities of the sport department as needed
Identifying new opportunities for business development designed to increase Academy Program enrollment
Hosting prospective families while on campus to learn about our Academy program
Providing support and covering for other advisors including tours with prospective families, teams, groups, and at times, language translations
Maintaining a thorough knowledge of IMG Academy’s campus, including the IMG School, to maximize effectiveness of tours to prospective families
Supporting and maintaining a high level of understanding of the four-year model for the Academy program student-athlete
Responsibility for the lifecycle of the enrollment process for Academy Program enrollments
Demonstrating technical selling skills and product knowledge in all areas of the sport program
Maintaining an accurate pipeline of prospective business and enrolled business
Effectively managing the sport’s Academy Program scholarship opportunities
Properly and effectively using the necessary CRM software
Determining customer needs and expectations while making expert recommendations to maximize the customer’s experience
Educating customers about terminology, features, and benefits of sport programs
Managing time effectively, meeting personal and company goals and working effectively with other members of the advisor team
Attending regular Student-Athlete Advisor team meetings and supporting peers, as needed
Maintaining close relationships with related departments on campus to ensure proper client transition from sale to participation
Adhering to all company policies, procedures, and business ethic codes
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field
Experience with MS Office
3 years of Sales, Enrollment, Admissions, or College Recruiting experience
Track record of sales revenue
Experience cold calling, following up on leads and generating pipelines
Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience playing or coaching tennis at the collegiate, club, or professional level
Knowledge of High School and College landscape related to the sport
Preferred Skills:
Masters in an applicable field
Bilingual
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40 pounds
Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time
Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.
Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required