Director of Marketing

Blue Ash, OH

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive omnichannel marketing leadership for Soccer Village, unifying retail and e-commerce growth.

  • Own multi-channel campaigns across digital, social, email, and retail activations.
  • Must-have: 7–10 years of marketing experience with leadership in retail or sports.
  • Lead regional brand work across 6 states with data-driven ROI insights.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Omnichannel Marketing Strategy Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy that aligns retail store performance with e-commerce growth.
  • Lead campaigns across digital, social, retail activation, email, and paid media to drive customer acquisition and retention.
  • Ensure consistent brand storytelling across physical and digital channels.
  • Team & Uniform Business Growth Partner closely with the Team Sales division to build B2B marketing programs targeting youth clubs, recreational leagues, high schools and colleges.
  • Develop campaigns that position the company as the preferred partner for team uniforms, equipment, and club relationships.
  • Regional Brand Leadership Tailor marketing efforts across 6 states and multiple soccer markets, balancing regional relevance with national brand consistency.
  • Build community engagement through tournaments, local partnerships, and grassroots soccer initiatives.
  • Strategic Brand Partnerships Lead collaboration with major soccer brands such as Nike and Adidas to unlock co-marketing opportunities, exclusives, and brand activations.
  • Manage vendor relationships and negotiate joint marketing programs that elevate brand visibility and sales.
  • Data-Driven Growth Use consumer insights, performance analytics, and market data to guide marketing strategy.

Requirements

  • 7-10 years of progressive marketing experience.
  • At least 5 years in a marketing leadership role within retail, sporting goods, or the sports industry.
  • Proven success leading marketing for multi-state retail operations and high-growth e-commerce platforms.
  • Strong understanding of omnichannel consumer behavior.
  • Exceptional leadership and team development skills.
  • Experience managing marketing budgets and driving cross-functional collaboration with sales, operations, merchandising, and creative teams.
  • Deep understanding of soccer culture and the U.S. soccer landscape.
  • Familiarity with youth clubs, leagues, team sales dynamics, and soccer retail trends.
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Soccer Village

OUR STORYSoccer Village began with a shared dream in 1984 between a young family that just discovered their love for soccer and a professional soccer player at the height of his playing career. Since our humble beginnings in Cincinnati, Ohio, Soccer Village has become one of the largest soccer specialty retailers in the country. Our passion and focus on soccer are still the same. We support the community with the best products, services, and prices so that everyone has what they need to play and enjoy soccer. We provide uniforms, apparel, and gear for players, coaches, referees, fans, spirit wear, and a full line of the best field equipment. We offer the highest quality brands from all top soccer vendors and take pride in providing outstanding customer service with a dedicated team that continually goes above and beyond.

Founded in 1984
Blue Ash, Ohio, USA
87 employees (6 in marketing)