Partnerships & Innovation Director
- Full-time
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year
- Department: Sports
Company Description
More than 300,000 users coast to coast leverage Volo to organize, meet, communicate, and play within their community through sports and social activities. Whether it's a performance sport like soccer or a virtual activity like cornhole, Volo provides something real--real interaction, real activity, real fun, and real impact.
Volo is a movement—for people and by people who want to connect more meaningfully to each other.
More Than a Job
Annual company events such as Summit Retreat & Volo Games Field Day
Healthcare and 401k benefits available
Free sports leagues & events
Company Memorabilia
Proof We Are Awesome
Ranked Among Inc-5000 Fastest Growing Companies
Serving more than 19,000 kids in free youth programs
Over 300,000 Adult Participants Nationwide
8 City Markets & Counting...
If you have a desire to make a difference through community and sports, Volo could be your next and final career destination. Come fly with us.
Job Description
SUMMARY
When you accept a position with Volo you’ll be joining a passionate, driven group of innovators within the social sports industry. We are looking for natural leaders with an all hands on deck, not afraid to roll up their sleeves, kind of attitude. In this role, you’ll grow your market by identifying new opportunities and relationships and also spearhead the launch of new products.
Product Innovation
- Responsible for new product testing, roll out, and performance
- Ensure integration of new product into team processes & programming
- Provide customer service support for new product innovation
- Assure quality control and strength of programs through site visits and serve as a site lead for programs whenever necessary
- Spearhead new product audits & evaluations
- Track & report on membership sales progress
Public & Private Relationship Management
- Grow market by identifying new opportunities and relationships
- Develop relationships with current and future league venues
- Track the needs of each site including improvements
- Obtain permits for current and new locations
- Facilitate partnerships with community organizations, neighborhoods, and potential funders
- Seek out and manage new business opportunities through development projects, bar, local sponsor, & local government relationships
Expand Impact through Marketing, Community Outreach, Partnerships & Events
- Contribute to the development of local marketing content; execute sales strategy with the support from the marketing team and MD
- Increase brand awareness for Volo through support of community events such as but not limited to tabling at community events, schools, festivals, etc.
- Lead outreach event & ensure attendance as needed
- Facilitate partnerships with community organizations and neighborhoods
Fundraising & Development
- Support youth program funding opportunities
- Execute fundraising activities with the support of league hosts
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000
Qualifications
MUST-HAVES
- Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience
- Ability to work nights and weekends
- Can marshal resources effectively and comfortably
- Can navigate a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with minimal supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Dynamic personality interested in working in, and contributing to, a fun and active sporting environment
“WOW” US WITH ...
- Experience in sport or event management and/or business development capacity
- Proven ability to manage a team
Additional Information
Volo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Volo does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. Volo also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.
Volo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or company policy. We strive to create a healthy and safe workplace and we prohibit harassment of any kind.
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