Director of Marketing

Director of Marketing - San Antonio Gunslingers

Salary: Not Listed

Who are the San Antonio Gunslingers?

Now gearing up for our 6th season, the San Antonio Gunslingers are the city’s own professional Indoor Football team. We deliver fast-paced, hard-hitting indoor football action wrapped in a family-friendly atmosphere that keeps everyone on their feet.

Our season runs from March through July, with eight electrifying home games hosted at the historic Freeman Coliseum. Each game brings a unique theme night experience, packed with entertainment, fan contests, and plenty of chances to take home prizes and free Gunslingers gear.

Position Description

The San Antonio Gunslingers are looking for an innovative Marketing Director that can use many different marketing methods to build awareness and excitement about the entertainment experience we provide. The ideal candidate will be skilled at using guerilla marketing efforts to reach potential fans and get them excited about attending.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of Gunslingers Marketing including campaign strategy and execution.
• Research and identify potential categories and specific avenues to gain awareness about the team
• Identify and develop marketing strategies that increase engagement with our target audiences
• Develop innovative marketing strategies that may include signage, broadcast, print, partner promotions, event co-sponsorships and fan engagement strategies
• Work closely with the Digital Marketing Director to extend our marketing efforts beyond social media
• Assist the sales team with ideas on how to increase the marketing ROI of our corporate partners and their investment with us
• Help plan and execute weekly marketing meetings
• Other special projects and duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing and/or communications or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2-3 years successful track record in sports or media marketing, focusing on new fan acquisition
• Excellent relationship building, inter-personal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and demonstrate innovation and initiative
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure, managing multiple projects, schedules, budgets and vendors at the same time
• Strong time management skills
• Must be able to commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach marketing goals. Attendance at a majority of Gunslingers home games and other organizational events is required
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.