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Ver Coaching lists this Growth and Events Lead opportunity in durham, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Ver CoachingVer Coaching helps athletes improve how they process what they see. Using virtual reality, we train hand-eye coordination, tracking, peripheral awareness, reaction timing, and other visual skills that impact athletic performance.
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
We work with college athletic programs, sports academies, and clubs nationwide, with a strong presence in volleyball.
We're a growing startup looking for someone who enjoys connecting with people, building relationships, and helping turn opportunities into customers.
About the RoleWe're looking for a Growth & Events Lead to help grow Ver through sales outreach, events, and relationship-building.
You'll help organize and run conferences, tournaments, and sports camps, demonstrate our VR technology, connect with coaches and decision-makers, and keep sales opportunities moving forward.
This is a hands-on opportunity to learn the sales process, take ownership of projects, and play a meaningful role in growing a startup.
What You'll DoSales & Outreach: Research and connect with college coaches, club directors, facility owners, and other decision-makers to generate leads and schedule meetings.
Relationship Building: Build genuine connections, develop referrals, and maintain communication with prospective customers.
Event Management: Plan and coordinate event logistics, travel, shipping, equipment, booth setup, and on-site execution.
Product Demonstrations: Represent Ver at conferences, tournaments, and sports camps, leading hands-on demonstrations of our VR training.
Marketing & Content: Help coordinate social media activity and capture photos, videos, and content from events.
Sales Follow-Up: Organize leads, track conversations, coordinate next steps, and support the sales process from initial introduction through customer conversion.
Who We're Looking ForOutgoing, personable, and comfortable starting conversations with new people.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive about planning.
Resourceful, adaptable, and willing to solve problems without constant direction.
Understands that the best sales relationships are genuine, not transactional.
Comfortable traveling, working occasional evenings and weekends, and learning new technology.
Eager to learn, take initiative, and grow alongside an early-stage company.
Experience in sales, sports, event management, or marketing is helpful, but not required. Initiative, follow-through, and the ability to connect with people matter more than a particular degree or job title.
Upcoming EventsNovember 26–29, 2026: Phoenix, AZ (optional)
November 30–December 4, 2026: Orlando, FL
December 16–20, 2026: AVCA Convention (required)
February 13–15, 2027: Volleyball camp, South Florida
Additional events throughout 2027, primarily in volleyball
Schedule & CompensationThis is a flexible, event-based role that can be performed remotely between events. Candidates do not need to be based in Durham, NC.
Compensation includes:
Hourly pay for sales outreach, marketing, event planning, and follow-up.
Flat fee for working events.
Approved travel expenses covered, including transportation, lodging, and meals.
Potential for commission-based compensation as the role develops.
How to ApplyEmail your resume and a brief introduction explaining your interest to
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