The Sports Facilities Companies
Business Development and Events Manager - Gulfport Sportsplex
The Sports Facilities Companies, Gulfport, Mississippi, United States, 39500
Business Development and Events Manager – Gulfport Sportsplex
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LOCATION:
Gulfport, MS
DEPARTMENT:
Business Development
REPORTS TO:
General Manager
STATUS:
Full-Time (Exempt)
About The Company Gulfport Sportsplex is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Gulfport, MS. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth, with a mission‑focused, entrepreneurial and team‑oriented culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service.
Position Summary The Business Development and Event Manager will promote Gulfport Sportsplex as a premier sports tourism, conference, trade show, and special events destination. This role includes booking large tournaments and sports tourism events, selling sponsorships, and managing event‑related revenue streams through effective marketing and advertising efforts. Performance is evaluated on KPIs set by the General Manager, including number of events booked, sponsorship sales, attendance, new business development, program expansion, and sales pace.
Primary Responsibilities
Planning and implementing events, tournaments, and rentals to meet revenue targets
Maintaining an event calendar of rentals and tournaments booked and listing all facility activities planned
Preparing and presenting regular reports on event strategy and results
Managing communications with all stakeholders of events
Sponsorship sales both local and national to meet revenue targets
Other duties as assigned by management
The Ideal Candidate
Proven success in generating awareness through consumer marketing and branding
Experience in youth and amateur sports as a consumer, marketing professional, or other relevant experience
Experience using a CRM to manage and nurture potential or current customers
Experience in sponsorship sales and activation
Experience working with convention & visitors bureaus, regional sports commissions, and/or regional event management booking in a regional sports or convention center
Experience and success in promoting, booking, and delivering special events
Action‑oriented personality with a “get it done” attitude and proficiency for efficiency
Minimum Qualifications
Prior experience in marketing research to gain consumer insights (local, regional, national) for attracting corporate/organizational relationships including sponsorship and financial partnerships, or business development activities
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or advertising; or a minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a similar position
Technologically savvy with skills in using multiple platforms or software for a variety of tasks such as cloud file management or project management
Advanced knowledge in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Skilled at identifying and creating opportunities or promotions to deliver revenue goals
Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and negotiating skills
Team player and deadline‑driven
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Flexible work schedule (nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Must be able to lift 30 pounds waist high
May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time, and squat, stoop or bend
Will be required to operate a computer
Facility has intermittent loud noise levels
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LOCATION:
Gulfport, MS
DEPARTMENT:
Business Development
REPORTS TO:
General Manager
STATUS:
Full-Time (Exempt)
About The Company Gulfport Sportsplex is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Gulfport, MS. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth, with a mission‑focused, entrepreneurial and team‑oriented culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service.
Position Summary The Business Development and Event Manager will promote Gulfport Sportsplex as a premier sports tourism, conference, trade show, and special events destination. This role includes booking large tournaments and sports tourism events, selling sponsorships, and managing event‑related revenue streams through effective marketing and advertising efforts. Performance is evaluated on KPIs set by the General Manager, including number of events booked, sponsorship sales, attendance, new business development, program expansion, and sales pace.
Primary Responsibilities
Planning and implementing events, tournaments, and rentals to meet revenue targets
Maintaining an event calendar of rentals and tournaments booked and listing all facility activities planned
Preparing and presenting regular reports on event strategy and results
Managing communications with all stakeholders of events
Sponsorship sales both local and national to meet revenue targets
Other duties as assigned by management
The Ideal Candidate
Proven success in generating awareness through consumer marketing and branding
Experience in youth and amateur sports as a consumer, marketing professional, or other relevant experience
Experience using a CRM to manage and nurture potential or current customers
Experience in sponsorship sales and activation
Experience working with convention & visitors bureaus, regional sports commissions, and/or regional event management booking in a regional sports or convention center
Experience and success in promoting, booking, and delivering special events
Action‑oriented personality with a “get it done” attitude and proficiency for efficiency
Minimum Qualifications
Prior experience in marketing research to gain consumer insights (local, regional, national) for attracting corporate/organizational relationships including sponsorship and financial partnerships, or business development activities
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or advertising; or a minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a similar position
Technologically savvy with skills in using multiple platforms or software for a variety of tasks such as cloud file management or project management
Advanced knowledge in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Skilled at identifying and creating opportunities or promotions to deliver revenue goals
Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and negotiating skills
Team player and deadline‑driven
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Flexible work schedule (nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Must be able to lift 30 pounds waist high
May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time, and squat, stoop or bend
Will be required to operate a computer
Facility has intermittent loud noise levels
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