Marketing Director, Sports + Entertainment Job at Aramark (Philadelphia)

Director of Business Development - Facilities Services - Sports & Entertainment

As Director of Business Development - Facilities, you will have an opportunity t...

Location

United States , Downers Grove

Salary:

130000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Year

Aramark

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BA/BS is required for this position
Ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years of solution-based selling experience
Knowledge of CRM systems - preferably Salesforce
Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications is required
Effectively use deliberate influence strategies to impact, shape, or re-direct the behaviors of others, without formal authority
Position requires flexibility to travel 50-70%, including overnight
Excellent written and oral communication skills, presentation skills, and computer skills, including proposal development
Demonstrates a solid understanding of custodial and maintenance services and applies it to make mutually beneficial business decisions in a mature service industry
Must have a genuine desire and ability to discover the changing needs of clients and respond accordingly with solutions that target those needs
True understanding of Strategic Consultative Selling

Job Responsibility

Lead new business pursuits with Sports & Entertainment prospect clients
Work closely with our Sales and the Facilities Leadership Teams in developing overall sales strategies within Aramark’s Facilities Service offerings
Drive sales process leadership from prospecting contact through strategy, proposal, presentation and successful closure of Integrated Facilities Services project and annuity-based agreements within a defined territory
Be responsible for creating and developing relationships with/selling to Sports & Entertainment prospects/clients
Aggressively research, identify, qualify, and target potential clients and develop access strategies to client introductions
Develop and maintain relationships with key prospect/client personas while understanding and communicating prospective customers' campus culture
Exercise creativity and judgment in developing and evaluating sales and marketing strategies in selling Facilities Services
Develop and lead strategic processes with regard to: Competitive Environment, Account Sales Strategy and Development Strategy
Identify needs and develop customer specific solutions for those needs
Utilize resources from across Aramark in order to design and deliver customer desired outcomes

What we offer

Bonus
Commission
Equity eligible
Medical
Dental
Vision
Work/life resources
Retirement savings plans like 401(k)
Paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage

Fulltime

Director Marketing Events and Experience

Woodbine Entertainment is looking for a 12-month Maternity Leave replacement for...

Location

Canada , Etobicoke, Ontario

Salary:

120000.00 - 130000.00 / Year

Woodbine Entertainment Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience in event management, planning & execution, preferably in sports & entertainment
University or college degree/diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Sponsorships or related fields
Expert understanding of marketing strategy
Expert understanding of promotion and advertising – both media and creative
Demonstrated ability to bring cross-functional groups together, set objectives and achieve goals without direct reporting authority
Advanced understanding of budgeting, financial management and resource allocation
Advanced organizational skills to manage varying demands, time constraints and direct reports
Advanced negotiation skills for negotiating external supplier contracts
Experience in a fast-paced, complex environment

Job Responsibility

Lead the planning and execution of marquee racing events and major onsite activations
Ensure exceptional guest experience, strong wagering engagement, and sponsor fulfillment
Drive attendance, wagering, and brand impact through flawless delivery
Oversee VIP Player Development Experiences, Race Day Engagement, and Customer Acquisition initiatives
Optimize non-event race days to increase visitation, dwell time, and wagering behaviour
Ensure consistency and quality across all onsite experiences
Lead integrated marketing efforts promoting racing, events, and hospitality
Direct Creative, Digital, Web, Email, and CRM teams to deliver measurable revenue growth
Elevate horse racing and Woodbine’s facilities as premium entertainment destinations
Lead, coach, and manage a high-performing team across Brand, Live Experience, Creative, and Digital

Fulltime

Director, Youth, Sports & Family Experience

The Director, Youth, Sports and Family Experience develops and executes multigen...

Location

United States , Miami

Salary:

Not provided

Carnival Cruises

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Entertainment, Recreation, Tourism, Hospitality, Education or Business
Master’s Degree a Plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications, with advanced skills in Excel, Word Power Point, and online databases is a plus
10+ Proven expertise in one or more areas such as cruise ships, family, youth, recreation
Manage Shipboard personnel & activities/processes
Manage Shipboard activity and/or process only
Collaborate with both Shoreside and Shipboard
Support Destinations activities and Programming
CCL only
Financial Acumen: Understanding financial statements, budgeting, and financial planning to ensure the organization's financial health

Job Responsibility

Strategic Development: Youth and Family Experience: Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to enhance the Youth and Family experience, ensuring consistency across the fleet
Partnerships: Lead strategic partnership plan to provide all age groups and families unique and exciting onboard experiences
Venue Design: Lead product development for new youth and family onboard venues
Onboard Activations: Innovate and elevate programs for all ages through strategic external partnerships and onboard activations
Supervised Programs: Design and deliver safe and compelling experiences for kids and teens in dedicated youth areas, sports areas and across the ship
New Builds and Dry Dock: Lead and oversee product development for refits and new builds
Fee-based Experiences: Build and enhance revenue streams
Branding: Conceptualize and build branding for partnership activations and new youth and family experiences
Marketing: Propose and review marketing efforts around partnerships and youth programs
Quality Assurance: Oversee the development and implementation of quality assurance strategies

What we offer

Health Benefits: Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
Financial Benefits: 401(k) plan that includes a company match
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year
director and above level start with 19 days/year
Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year

Fulltime

Senior Director, Partnership Marketing

TKO is seeking a Sr. Director of Partnership Marketing to join our Global Partne...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

135000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year

UFC

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of experience in marketing strategy, consulting, commercial operations, or corporate development, ideally in sports, entertainment, or media
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional strategic initiatives and driving organizational change
Deep understanding of brand partnerships, marketing strategy, commercialization, and client service models
Strong commercial acumen, with proven experience negotiating and renewing long-term partnerships
Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience building and mentoring high-performing teams
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field required
MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred

Job Responsibility

Lead the end-to-end management of commercial partnerships for UFC to deliver on partner’s brand and business goals
Lead strategic planning for all partners, identifying and prioritizing growth opportunities aligned with business objectives, while delivering consultative solutions leveraging the power of the TKO enterprise
Collaborate with key internal stakeholders (including Marketing, Events, Community Relations, Media, PR, Brand, Legal, etc.), serving as cross departmental project lead to ensure alignment of partner programs with UFC initiatives
Act as on-site partnership lead at UFC events, including oversight of experiential integrations and partner experiences
Build and develop relationships with brand partner contacts, including client hosting at UFC events
Drive revenue by leading all renewals, upsells, and cross-sells for UFC while unlocking new revenue opportunities across the TKO enterprise
Support VP in in developing a high-performing consultative, insight-driven strategic marketing team
Champion a culture of innovation, thought leadership, and proactive partner management within the Partnerships Marketing organization
Manage and mentor a high-performing team of strategists and cross-functional contributors, fostering a growth mindset and collaborative environment

What we offer

robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings

Director of Sales & Marketing

The Director of Sales & Marketing (DOSM) is responsible for the strategic leader...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

180000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Pyramid Global Hospitality

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 5–10 years of progressive hotel sales & marketing leadership experience, preferably in upper-upscale or lifestyle hotels. (Marriott brands preferred)
Proven success leading dual-property or multi-hotel commercial strategies in a major urban market (Chicago experience strongly preferred)
Strong background in group, corporate, transient, and lifestyle segments
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with ownership, asset managers, and brand stakeholders
Advanced knowledge of sales systems and tools (CI/TY, CRM platforms, STR, business intelligence tools)
Financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and ROI-driven marketing investments
Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute integrated, property-specific and portfolio-aligned sales and marketing strategies that drive sustained revenue growth and market share gains
Lead annual and long-range Sales & Marketing Plans, including segmentation strategies, channel mix optimization, and brand positioning for both hotels
Analyze market trends, competitive intelligence, and demand drivers to proactively adjust strategies in a dynamic Chicago hospitality landscape
Serve as the primary commercial liaison to ownership and asset management, presenting performance updates, forecasts, and strategic recommendations
Partner closely with Revenue Management to align pricing, inventory controls, and demand strategies with sales initiatives
Drive profitable mix across group, transient, corporate negotiated, entertainment, social, and lifestyle segments
Ensure disciplined management of sales costs, ROI tracking, and marketing spend effectiveness
Directly lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary sales team, including Group Sales, Catering/Event Sales, Business Transient, and Sales Support
Establish clear performance expectations, accountability metrics, and incentive structures
Foster a high-performance, collaborative sales culture grounded in data-driven decision-making and relationship excellence

What we offer

comprehensive health insurance with employer contribution
vision, dental, life, pet, and accident insurance options
401(k) program with an employer match and immediate full vesting
paid time off
exclusive discounts across portfolio of hotels
on-site wellness programs
local discounts
employee rates on hotel stays
ongoing training and development opportunities

Fulltime

Director, Social Media and Influencer Marketing

The Director, Social Media and Influencer Marketing for Funko is tasked with dri...

Location

United States , Burbank

Salary:

121500.00 - 151500.00 USD / Year

Funko

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7-9 years social and influencer marketing experience, preferably for a well-known consumer brand
BS in Marketing, Advertising, Digital Marketing or equivalent experience
Expert knowledge and hands-on experience building and delivering social and influencer marketing strategy for a global brand
Skilled storyteller with a strong understanding of how social and influencer strategies lead and/or enhance full funnel marketing programs
Passion for the culture of social media and influencer marketing, as well as deep interest in pop culture including music, tv/film, sports and entertainment
Is and remains up to date on social media, influencer and broader marketing trends and best practices
Strong communication skills, written and verbal. Can present strategy and plans catered to various audiences of both internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team, as well as lead cross-functionally through influence
Proven ability to drive iterative change and evolution through an ongoing test-and-learn agenda
Interest and ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where change is constant and evolution a part of our core DNA

Job Responsibility

Develops and delivers social media and influencer marketing strategies that support channel growth, fan engagement and deliver upon traffic and commercial goals
Serves as organizational lead in social media and influencer marketing
provides regular updates on social trends, best practices and recommendations based on current state and future predictions
Partners across functional areas and creative teams to advocate for social-first content and approaches for integrated campaigns and events
Evaluates, optimizes and refines social and influencer tools/platforms, always looking for opportunities to scale and share across brands and regions
Establishes a clear reporting and insights framework to share performance and recommend evolutions based on lessons learned from previous activations
Develops social and influencer strategies as components of larger integrated campaigns and initiatives
Manages external influencer/content creator partnerships, while working across internal creative and licensing teams to align across talent teams
Manages agencies and consultants, as needed, to strategize, concept, plan and/or execute programs or program components

What we offer

competitive compensation package with full benefits
401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company
creative work environment
may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units

Fulltime

Managing Director, Legends Global at Kai Tak Sports Park

This critical role leads the LG senior management team at KTSP, and is the lead ...

Location

Hong Kong

Salary:

Not provided

Legends Global

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with major in management, business or facility management
Minimum 10 years senior leadership experience
Senior experience in the management of large-scale sports, entertainment or multi-purpose venues
Exceptional strategic thinking and influencing skills, combined with political awareness
Calm and methodical work ethic
Ability to cope with pressurised situations in a timely and cohesive manner
Able to represent the company with professionalism at all times
Understanding of governance, safety and security requirements at large events, preferably with knowledge of the Safety at Sports Grounds Guidance (Green Guide)
Commercially astute and understanding of operational delivery
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, in addition to normal working hours

Job Responsibility

Deliver and maintain a safe environment for all employees, stakeholders, visitors, service providers, and guests
Manage LGs commitments and compliance with the Management Agreement between KTSPL and LG
Maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders including but not limited to Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government, other Government departments, HK Tourism, Police, Fire Department, National Sporting Associations, hirers, commercial partners and key suppliers
Manage LG's service delivery providing inspirational leadership to the LG senior management team
Create and maintain an inclusive and dynamic working environment which empowers staff to make meaningful contributions to the company
In conjunction with the Executive Vice President and Senior Vice President formulate overall strategy, annual business plans and budgets for agreement with the client and execute once agreed
Oversee and manage LGs responsibilities for corporate affairs to ensure compliance with the Management Agreement, governance, financial, legal and human resource
Oversee and manage LGs commercial responsibilities as specified in the Management Agreement which includes procurement of content (entertainment, sport, functions, banquets, and all other suitable events), the bookings calendar, ticketing, merchandising, hospitality (corporate suites, loge boxes and ad-hoc sales at events), B2B marketing of events and corporate hospitality, plus regular interaction with commercial partners and sponsors contracted by KTSPL
Deliver a range of events, including community use, at the venues and other precinct activation areas in collaboration with strategic partners
Ensure the successful and smooth day to day running of the precinct

Fulltime

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Director, ESPN Paid Media

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a lea...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

172100.00 - 236600.00 USD / Year

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience in performance marketing, paid media or growth marketing
Experience with sports, live event marketing and real-time campaign activation
Proven success driving customer acquisition for subscription, DTC or digital products
Deep expertise across performance channels including paid social, search, programmatic and video platforms
Demonstrated success integrating creative strategy with performance marketing to drive measurable results
Experience overseeing large-scale, multi-channel paid media investments nationally
Experience leading and developing high-performing marketing teams
Strong analytical mindset with experience leveraging data, experimentation, and attribution insights to drive decisions
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage real-time marketing opportunities tied to live events
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field required

Job Responsibility

Strategic Paid Media Leadership & Business Alignment - Serve as the primary liaison between Media and ESPN DTC business stakeholders, translating profit objectives into paid media strategies that drive acquisition, engagement, and revenue growth
Cross-Functional Partnership & Growth Planning - Partner with product, analytics, programming, finance, and marketing leadership to align media investment strategies with key sports tentpoles, programming priorities, and seasonal growth initiatives
Paid Media Messaging Strategy - Lead the strategic direction of performance-driven creative, ensuring messaging, formats, and assets are optimized for platform performance, audience relevance, and conversion impact including our approach to tune-in and DCO messaging
Live Sports Campaign Activation & Weekend Operations - Oversee operational readiness and real-time campaign activation during major sports, content and live event moments globally, ensuring agile response to programming changes and audience demand spikes
Testing, Innovation & Performance Experimentation - Champion a culture of continuous innovation by advancing structured testing and experimentation across media strategy, audience targeting, creative approaches, and emerging platforms, leveraging insights to unlock new growth opportunities and improve acquisition efficiency
Investment Optimization & Measurement Strategy - Guide data-driven decision making through performance analysis, experimentation frameworks, and attribution insights to continuously optimize media investment against CPA, LTV, and subscriber growth targets
Multi-Channel Performance Marketing Oversight - Oversee the execution and optimization of paid media across social, search, programmatic, video, and emerging platforms, ensuring cohesive full-funnel strategies that scale subscriber acquisition
Operational Excellence & Team Leadership - Establish best-in-class operating processes, performance frameworks, and team workflows that enable scalable, efficient campaign execution while fostering a high-performance team culture

What we offer

bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Fulltime

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