Associate Athletic Director For Sales & Partnerships (15610)

Job Posting Description
The Intercollegiate Athletics Department is seeking an Associate Athletic Director of Sales & Partnerships to support and ensure the ongoining fiscal stability and success of SIUE Athletics
Responsibilities and Duties Include
Oversee the in-house corporate partners program to achieve and exceed revenue goals, including: Identification and solicitation of new sponsors; retention and stewardship of existing partners; connecting with potential and existing partners through meetings and calls; creating proposals, presentations, and contracts; invoicing, and ensuring accurate activation and fulfillment; and work with athletics staff to understand needs and identify opportunities for sponsors to support.
This position also plans and executes all aspects of ticket sales and operations, including: setup, management, and maintenance of ticketing system through Glitner; create and sell ticket packages for home events, including full season tickets, partial season tickets, group tickets, special event tickets, and single-game tickets; communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service with potential and existing ticket holders; management and training of all gameday and ticket office personnel (ticketing GA, students and gameday staff); and collaborate with other external units, event management, and financial affairs to maximize revenue and attendance.
The Associate Athletic Director for Sales and Partnerships serves as the primary licensing contact for SIUE Athletics. The position will continue the strategic development of Athletics' brand through in-venue and e-commerce partners to increase revenue and brand awareness; communicate and maintain strong working relationship with Game One/adidas representatives; oversee the planning and execution of gameday apparel store, including ordering, maintaining inventory, pricing, and sales; represent SIUE Athletics on the SIUE merchandise committee; and collaborate with campus colleagues to achieve brand and revenue goals.
In addition the Associate Athletic Director for Sales and Partnerships will collaborate with Director of Athletics, Director of Development, and other colleagues to identify and solicit donors while supporting the planning, execution, and success of annual fund, fundraising, and special events.
SIUE Athletics is dedicated to providing a campus climate that promotes a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning environment. The Cougars As One mission states: We are committed to building a diverse culture that is inclusive of people of all races, genders, orientations, ages, religions, and identities. We will empower our student-athletes, coaches, and staff to stand up against injustice and hate in order to shape a changing world.
Benefits
SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at percentage of appointment) including

• Supplemental retirement savings plans ;
• Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays ;
• SURS retirement plan;
• Medical, dental and vision insurance;
• Flexible Spending Account Program ;
• Life insurance;
• University tuition waivers (full-time receive 100% waiver of tuition)
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
• WorkLife programs;
• Employee discounts (local and national retailers);

To Apply For This Vacancy
This position closes to applicants at 11:59 p.m. CST on the posting end date. Candidates must upload and attach the following documentation to their application package in SIUE’s HireTouch system:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial academic transcripts, including those for SIUE. All candidates must provide transcripts for educational qualification verification and/or course work assessment
• List of at least three professional references with current contact information

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NOTE: Some positions may be represented by a union and may incur union dues.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. For more on our Statement of Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Outstanding time management and multi-tasking skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for this position.
• Possess managerial/supervisory skills needed to make decisions, set deadlines, plan and schedule work flow, provide customer service and foresee for future.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in fundraising, sponsorships, and/or ticket operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ticket management/sales software preferred
• Master's degree