Manager, Fan Development & Marketing

San Diego, CA (Unknown)

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Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive grassroots marketing and community activations for a professional soccer club, owning events, partnerships, and cross-channel alignment to boost fan growth and ticket demand.

  • Own end-to-end grassroots events, activations, and community engagements to grow fan base and ticket demand.
  • Must-have: proven event operations experience (logistics, staffing, vendors, permits).
  • Standout: track record coordinating influencer/creator activations and cross-channel campaign alignment.

Job Description

Lead grassroots marketing operations and community activations to grow San Diego Wave FC’s fan base and ticket demand.

  • Event & Activation Operations: Manage logistics and operational planning for grassroots events and pop-up activations including staffing, vendor coordination, permits, and production needs.
  • Develop activation plans and run-of-show documents to ensure seamless event execution.
  • Manage promotional inventory and marketing assets used in grassroots activations.
  • Grassroots & Community Marketing: Lead grassroots marketing initiatives designed to grow the Club’s fan base and drive ticket demand
  • Plan and execute community activations including pop-up marketing activations, youth soccer events, and local brand partnerships.
  • Identify opportunities for Wave FC to activate in high-traffic community spaces, youth tournaments, festivals, and city events to drive brand exposure and revenue opportunities.
  • Manage the planning and execution of watch parties and local fan engagement events across the region.
  • Support the development of a local bar network and community partner ecosystem, as primary point of contact, to expand the club’s visibility.
  • Marketing Campaign Execution: Plan and execute marketing initiatives tied to club campaigns including ticket sales promotions, player moments, kit launches, and major club announcements.
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to align grassroots activations with digital campaigns, email marketing, influencer partnerships, and ticketing initiatives.