Job Description

LEARFIELD is actively seeking a Coordinator, Operations - Sponsorship & Events to support the local on the ground efforts, proposal & sales development, and event coordination for the new LEARFIELD College Rodeo (LCR). Our Coordinators are essential to LEARFIELD and our properties\' success. We are looking for an experienced and well-organized Coordinator to provide the necessary support to the team. The goal is to execute partnership elements to ensure an enjoyable Rodeo experience for partners and fans. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and have prior sales support experience, we want to meet you!
Responsibilities

• Help start-up the first annual College Rodeo Series. Contribute to host location, TV rights, sponsorship sales, event production, hospitality opportunities, ticket sales, merchandise sales, media/promotion of the event.
• Create sponsorship proposals to sell across multiple schools and on a national platform.
• Travel to support local on-site activation of college rodeos around the U.S.
• Build out support materials for local MMR sales teams (rate card, inventory evaluation, how to sell college rodeo).
• Prospect for potential LCR partners (national, regional, and local).
• Inventory tracking \xe2\x80\x93 create a system to manage local and national sponsorship assets.
• Assist VP/Manager of LCR with sales presentations, research, and event opportunities.
• Lead efforts in the build-out of the brand (LCR) \xe2\x80\x93 support in logo creation, media mentions, social content, and features.

Qualifications Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor\'s degree from a four-year college or university in business, sports administration, marketing, advertising or other related field; 0-3 years of relevant work experience
• Preferred experience with rodeos, live entertainment; music and concert industry; and/or sports
• Desire to build a long-term career in sports marketing

Skills:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• High level of initiative, specifically in the areas of sales generation and process improvement
• Strong focus on quality of work and attention to detail
• Able to lead and motivate others
• Results-driven; willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish the goal
• Able to develop and maintain strong relationships across many demographics
• Strong aptitude for learning; highly curious

Requirements:

• The work setting is an exciting, fast-paced, marketing and event environment, with strict and multiple deadlines, heavy computer usage and continuous need for client relations and communications.
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week and extended work hours as necessary for rodeo events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Willingness to travel to events (20%-40% of time on average)

This person can be based in either Bozeman, MT or Laramie, WY.


LEARFIELD is the leading media and technology services company in intercollegiate athletics. The company unlocks the value of college sports for brands and fans through an omnichannel platform with innovative content and commerce solutions for fan engagement. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company has long had the privilege of being an advocate for intercollegiate athletics and the student-athlete experience. Our suite of services includes licensing and multimedia sponsorship management; publishing, audio, digital and social media; data analytics; ticketing, ticket sales and professional concessions expertise; branding; and campus-wide business and sponsorship development. Our people-friendly culture is a hallmark of our style and approach to business and is rooted in values demonstrating intentional and active care for other people. The company and its employees strive each day to live by the company\'s value statement: "build the team, grow the company, have fun, love and serve others." LEARFIELD offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (including Parental Leave), Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. LEARFIELD is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity. #35601183