Now Hiring - Varsity Spirit - Corp Partnerships Sales in Memphis, TN

JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON THE FIELD IN SPORT, SPIRIT & ACHIEVEMENT
At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our three distinct brands – BSN SPORTS, Varsity Spirit and Herff Jones – and our network of 9,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with schools, colleges and universities across the country to transform the student journey in SPORT, SPIRIT and ACHIEVEMENT.

Are you looking to play an important role on a winning team? Are you looking for more than “just a job,” but a place where you can truly thrive and have your daily contributions make a real difference in someone’s life? At Varsity Brands we’re a growing company where you can lend your skills and talents in support of a greater mission. In return, you get to work with great people on challenging assignments that will accelerate your professional growth.

Job Responsibilities

Overview:

1. Maintain the weekly/bi-weekly (potential) sponsor pipeline.

2. Create and update partnership presentation

• PowerPoint, InDesign and illustrator.

• Research and case studies

3. Manage the sponsor website

• Track and follow up on all leads.

• Update content and add articles

• Create and collect articles about centennial girls and other influencers

4. Develop/Create/Manage a NEW sponsorship social media platform (LinkedIn, Twitter, IG)

• Connect with brands, agencies and influencers.

• Send out information to drive potential sponsors to our website.

• Promote articles about centennial girls and other influencers (how Varsity Spirit is one of the leading experts)

5. Manage Social Media/Email and BAND the App:

• Serve as the BAND subject matter expert for all of Varsity Spirit

• Communicate with all VS brands to promote BAND groups at events throughout the year

• Keep all VS brands up to date with digital assets and announcements

• Schedule all Sponsor/Partner posts, emails and promotions

• Ensure VS staff are successfully creating and using BAND groups to communicate

• Create content outlines, schedule posts, photos and work alongside BAND team

• Help staffing directors/event directors create and manage “Staff BANDs”

• Police all Varsity Spirit BANDs

6. Work with varsity.com to coordinate all sponsor programs and social posts.

• Coordinate sponsor related items with the IT Girls (School) and Fashionistas (All-Star)

7. Assist in coordinating all on-site activation and manage (some) on-site non-Disney activations.

• Handle staffing- payroll.

• Setup/breakdown and all Shipping.

8. Communication with all Brands on all sponsorship needs and initiatives (School, Dance and All-Star with Varsity Spirit and VBSSA and IMPACT with Varsity Brands).

9. Some help with other Varsity Brand partnership/sponsorship opportunities for VBSSA and IMPACT.

10. Handle and create signage, banners and sponsor logo approval through printing.

11. Assist, manage and coordinate all on-site activation:

• Logistics - load in/out and assist our sponsor needs

• Liaison between the sponsor/partner and the Varsity Spirit brand onsite.

• Handle staffing- – manage payroll, travel, hotel and staff assignments

• Handling all shipping.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Good communication and presentation skills. Technical Capacity. Customer/Client Focus. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility. Good time management Being flexible and adapt to changing situations.

Supervisory Responsibility

No supervisory responsibility currently.

Physical Demands and/or Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While not participating in an event this job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. Ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will be required.

During events the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time (5 hours plus) is required. The ability to communicate with customers and colleagues using the following but not limited to radio, walkie talkie, text message and email is required. The ability to lift, bend, push, pull and manipulate equipment that is a minimum of 30 lbs. is required.

Travel

Event travel and attendance at staff meetings & trainings is required. Event travel will include overnight stays for events.

Education, Certification and Experience

High school diploma or GED.

Experience in administrative support role for at least 2 years is preferred

Other Duties

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.

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.