COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP SPECIALIST, NF4/RFT

Full Job Description

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team!

MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community.

We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Bachelor¿s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Business Administration, Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or a related field that demonstrates strong skills in relationship management, community engagement/outreach, or program coordination, and a minimum of three years of related experience demonstrating these skills OR an equivalent combination of related education and required experience that demonstrates the ability to research companies for commercial sponsorship, identify key personnel to contact, and negotiate terms of a contract.

Overall experience must include sales experience that reflects an ability to build rapport, understand stakeholder needs and illustrates success in meeting/exceeding goals as an individual contributor.

Skilled in networking, understanding business requirements and balancing return on investment concerns.

Must have strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, both written and oral to solicit commercial sponsorship/advertising sales and business development strategies, negotiate contracts and to write after action reports.

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Knowledgeable of social media platforms and must demonstrate knowledge and application of marketing strategy, planning, budgeting, advertising, and promotions.

Ability to juggle multiple projects and work assignments with grace under pressure. Ability to positively interact with various internal and external clients, vendors, and departments.

Occasional weekend and evening hours are required. Major Duties:

Responsible for the administration and effective management of the Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Corporate Sales/Sponsorship program at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, including but not limited to planning, organizing, contracting, administering and monitoring the program.

Develops a diversified commercial sponsorship/advertising, business development plan and executes all tasks in support and in alignment with the Marketing Manager¿s vision and departmental goals.

Attends MCCS events where sponsors are present to ensure on-site fulfillment and agreement deliverables.

This position will be responsible for engaging with community organizations and business development organizations, to expand new sponsorship and advertising opportunities.

Develops, negotiates, plans, coordinates, implements, and manages comprehensive timelines, proposals, reports, briefs, and invoice tracking.

Analyzes sales data and develops plans to address performance gaps. Monitors competition, economic indicators, and industry trends. Develops sales strategies to acquire new customers or clients.

Solicits sponsorship through advertisements, letters, and personal contacts. Develops collateral materials in support of the solicitation. Develops proposal packages and negotiates best terms for MCCS.

Coordinates staff actions with the appropriate agencies, such as legal counsel. Ensures the development and completion of evaluation/follow-up reports.

Spearhead after action event reports and recaps for all sponsorship clients. Builds and maintains client relationships through consistent communication and superb customer service.

Advances one¿s own professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops and other educational trainings, participating in professional societies and industry networks, and reading professional and industry publications.

Plans and organizes work and manages internal procedures and resources to ensure maximum productivity and economies.

Responsible for entering data and producing a variety of marketing, financial, and sales reports. Assists with various marketing clerical and administrative tasks as assigned.

Assists with special events as needed.

Supports the Marketing Manager in the development, implementation and follow-up on any additional marketing needs, including creating supplementary marketing documentation (reports, timelines, project overviews/status documents, etc.) as assigned.

Assists with social media efforts including content creation and social community support for promotion of events and day-of activities.

Assists with social media efforts including content creation and social community support for promotion of events and day-of event activities.

Provides extraordinary World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Takes action to solve problems quickly.

Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards.

Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.

Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. Performs other related duties as assigned.