General Manager - Future Openings
FOR MORE INFORMATION: DAN ROSSETTI, ASCENSION SPORTS PARTNERS, dan@ascension-sports.net
POSITION OVERVIEW
Does the opportunity to help be an essential part of developing the future of a young, exciting, and leading-edge company in the tech/athlete endorsement space excite you?
If you’re interested in combining your passion for sports with a successful track record in sponsorship sales, we want to speak with you! We are currently adding candidates to our database for future GM openings in the following regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and Northwest. The primary responsibility of this position is to:
Responsibilities
Student-Athlete Recruitment Onboarding – Identify and sign up Student-Athletes at the Partner University/College to the platform so that they may opt into NIL deals.
Student-Athlete Engagements – Plan, organize, attend and manage all successful engagement and events with Student-Athletes.
Student-Athlete Customer Service – Offer 24/7 service while managing expectations with the Student-Athletes, key community supporters, brands, businesses, and the University/College compliance office.
Student-Athlete Administration – Helps prepare and communicate the proper documentation for Student-Athletes and the University/College compliance office.
Outbound Sales – Become the face of the organization in your region to work directly with companies and supporters who wish to engage with these Student-Athletes.
Lead the NIL program, conceptualizing and coordinating programming and resources which pair current athletes with campus and alumni networks and resources.
Serve as the liaison on NIL-related matters between all relevant university stakeholders.
Oversee the implementation and regular review of university NIL policies and procedures.
Manage NIL questions and requests from university stakeholders (e.g., athletes, coaches, staff, etc.) and external stakeholders (e.g., boosters, third party individuals, local business, etc.).
Create and implement efficient and effective communication strategies to keep key university personnel abreast of the latest industry trends and developments.
Educate and work with the university athletics department on external branding and (NIL) regulations and opportunities.
Coordinate and manage involvement of NIL agents and professional service providers.
Coordinate consistent meetings of university and campus stakeholders including but not limited to senior administrators, compliance, student-athlete development, academic services, development and external relations.
Assist with the tracking and monitoring of NIL activities in compliance with university’s NIL policy.
Assist in the creation and execution of social and digital media strategies which enhance athlete recruitment efforts for all sport programs.
Stay updated on the latest NIL trends and best practices, including legislative advancements, NCAA compliance regulations, and vendor landscape evolutions.
Support virtual and in-person recruiting efforts as permitted by NCAA legislation.
Regularly participate in Blueprint Sports meetings and discussions regarding evolving trends in collegiate athletics and best practices.
Adapt role to maximize opportunities as a result of evolving changes in NCAA rules and regulations.
Provide regular reports to the executive team at Blueprint Sports.
Maintain highest level of confidentiality, both within organization, applicable university and other external entities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university
At least two (2) years of experience in account management, sport sponsorships, or college athletics and/or professional sports business experience
Demonstrated understanding of Name, Image, Likeness as it relates to the collegiate athletics space
Proven track record of developing and maintaining strong and lasting relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders
Strong communication, organization, and presentation skills
Conscientious attention to detail, proactive and self-motivated
Must demonstrate a high level of integrity and honesty
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-level results
Ability to travel and work nights/weekends as needed
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite(s)
More About the Company
Founded in Las Vegas in 2020 and backed by Andre Agassi, eight-time Grand Slam tennis champion, Blueprint Sports (BPS) powers the industry’s leading name, image, and likeness (NIL) collectives for alumni, supporters, and businesses, connecting them with student-athletes at their favorite university. BPS’ national portfolio of collectives support student-athletes in communities across the country, including: Friends of Spike, around Gonzaga University, Friends of Wilbur & Wilma, around the University of Arizona, Friends of Basevols, around the University of Tennessee, Friends of UNILV, around the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Friends of the Pack, around the University of Nevada-Reno, Friends of Rocky, around The University of Toledo and more. The Blueprint Sports management team possesses over 50 years of college and professional sports experience, spanning the Pac-12 Conference, IMG, Learfield, and Nevada Athletics Commission, among others. For more information visit blueprintsports.com and follow @PoweredByBPS on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: DAN ROSSETTI, ASCENSION SPORTS PARTNERS, dan@ascension-sports.net
