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TOGETHXR lists this Senior Director, Central Events opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description:
Professional pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States, and the PPA Tour is at the center of it. We're looking for a driven, experienced leader to own the full commercial and marketing operation for our Central Events - a portfolio that includes the Pickleball World Championships, the biggest event on the tour. This is a rare opportunity to build something, lead a team, and make a direct impact on the growth of a sport that's rewriting the playbook on fan engagement and live events.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the Central Pod sales and field marketing team day-to-day
Own the full revenue target across sponsorship, tickets, and registrations, with commission earned on sponsorship deals closed and upsells of premium hospitality and sponsorship packages
Personally prospect and close sponsorship deals at the local and regional level
Own the full P&L for the Central Pod, commission is earned by achieving and exceeding defined profitability and upsell targets across sponsorship and hospitality packages
Activate your marketing team to drive awareness, promotion, and on-site fan experience
Report on pipeline, performance, and projections to senior leadership
Build partnerships with local pickleball clubs, facilities, and community organizations to drive registrations
Represent the PPA Tour brand in your markets with professionalism and energy
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience working in sports required.
Proven track record in sales (sponsorship, tickets, or both).
Experience in live events, sports leagues, or entertainment is a strong plus.
Experience leading and developing a sales or marketing team.
Strong closer - you know how to build a pipeline and move it forward
Self-starter who doesn't need to be managed
Understanding of pickleball is a plus.
Excellent communicator with your team, with sponsors, and with leadership
Schedule requirement: Ability to work non-traditional hours in non-traditional settings, including some nights, weekends, and holidays, and able and willing to travel to off-site events, etc., as needed.
Location Requirement : Be willing to relocate to Dallas, Texas.
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