Job Application for League Growth Marketing Manager at RCX Sports

At RCX Sports, we proudly serve as the premier youth sport operating partner for the NFL, NHL, MLS, MLB, NBA, and WNBA. We provide officially licensed uniforms, comprehensive resources, and dedicated support, empowering league operators to run the very best youth sports leagues and events in their communities.

Our mission is grounded in the transformative power of sports. We’re dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to play the game they love. By empowering league operators to effectively run and maintain their programming season after season, we’re committed to making youth sports accessible and inclusive for all.

As the League Growth Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for forging strong partnerships with key organizations, including YMCAs and Parks & Recreation departments. Your role will involve assessing the specific needs and goals of these organizations to tailor our approach effectively. You will develop and implement comprehensive marketing campaigns designed to attract and recruit strategic stakeholders for national organizations. This will include conducting market research, identifying target demographics, and creating engaging promotional materials. Additionally, you will collaborate with local community leaders and stakeholders to ensure our initiatives resonate with potential league operators, ultimately driving growth and participation in our programs.

Job Responsibilities

Marketing Strategy: Design and implement comprehensive growth marketing strategies aligned with partnership strategies and overall growth objectives, ensuring effective co-branded initiatives.
Lead Generation: Create targeted campaigns across digital channels to attract potential clients and generate qualified leads for the sales team.
League Growth Partnership: Work closely with the League Growth team to establish and manage relationships with and understand needs and pain points of national organizations like YMCAs, Parks & Recs, and Boys & Girls Clubs and tailor marketing efforts to address these challenges effectively.
Content Development: Oversee the creation of engaging marketing campaigns tailored for these organizations, focusing on community engagement and program awareness.
Analytics and Reporting: Monitor, analyze, and report out on partnership campaign performance metrics, providing actionable insights for continuous improvement and optimizing collaboration with national organizations.
Market Research: Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitors in the youth sports industry.
Customer Feedback: Gather and analyze customer feedback to inform marketing strategies and enhance product messaging.
Leadership: Mentor, train, and develop junior marketing team members. Oversee the League Growth Marketing efforts in collaboration with the Vice President of Marketing and the Digital, Content, and Creative Marketing teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Development, or related field. (Or at least 3 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree)
At least 4 years of experience in marketing, preferably within the SaaS, sports business, or youth sports industry.
Proven experience in lifecycle marketing, with knowledge of customer experience management and customer service collaboration.
Strong project management and analytical skills, with the ability to translate customer insights into marketing strategies.
Strong understanding of youth sports dynamics and the unique challenges faced by organizations.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to create engaging and clear marketing content.
Familiarity with marketing automation tools and experience analyzing campaign performance using analytics platforms.
Proficiency in graphic design tools and an eye for design to create visually appealing materials.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects within tight deadlines.
Analytical mindset with experience in using data to inform decisions and optimize campaigns.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and foster strong cross-functional partnerships.

More about the role:

Travel: Less than 25% of the time
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (40 Hours per week) with occasional nights and weekends
Location: Hybrid - We anticipate this role to involve a combination of remote work from home and on-site work at the RCX Sports office, located in either Roswell, GA, or Sylvan Lake, MI, based on the candidate's preference. We encourage all interested candidates to apply, regardless of their current location. We are happy to discuss our remote and hybrid work options during the interview process.
Compensation Structure: This position is a Full-Time salaried position, paid semi-monthly and is eligible to receive discretionary annual bonuses based on RCX Sports and employee performance.
Reports to: Vice President of Marketing
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position may oversee full-time direct reports in the future

Benefits & Perks:

Stay Healthy: Enroll in comprehensive benefits & insurance plans with no waiting period
Be Well: Expense up to $65 per month for health & wellness
Maximize Savings: Contribute to your 401k retirement savings with company matching
Be Comfortable: Enjoy a relaxed casual dress code
Take Time: Enjoy a variety of time off benefits including Unlimited PTO and paid Parental Leave
Stay Connected: Work equipment (laptop and monitor) provided by RCX Sports plus, expense up to $350 towards the purchase of a personal use laptop, tablet, or computer

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

RCX Sports is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and team members without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We will make reasonable accommodations when necessary for team members and applicants with disabilities or handicaps, provided the individual is otherwise qualified to perform the job's essential functions. Likewise, RCX Sports will comply with all legal requirements relating to accommodating religious beliefs and practices. If you believe that you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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.

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