Company Profile:
Soccer Shots is the leader in youth soccer development for children ages 2-8. Our nationally recognized program offers a high energy, fun, age-appropriate introduction to the wonderful game of soccer. Our innovative curriculum emphasizes both soccer skills and character development. Our goal is simple: to leave a lasting, positive impact on every child we serve.
SOCCER SHOTS DMV:
Soccer Shots DC/MD/VA (DMV) was established in 2009. Soccer Shots DMV stretches from Harford Co, MD to Prince William Co, VA. Offices are located in Laurel, MD, Fairfax, VA & Lutherville, MD. Soccer Shots DMV work closely with Soccer Shots Franchising National Headquarters in Middletown, PA. Soccer Shots DMV offers programs at nearly 450 locations, serves over 28,000 participants, and employs approximately 100+ part-time coaches and 28 full-time employees.
Reports to: Director of Development
Objectives: To provide full time support and year-round effort into adding new (1) school accounts, (2) park department relationships, (3) after school programs throughout the DMV territories, and (4) sponsorship opportunities across all DMV territories.
Expectations and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
Development
Add an average of one new accounts per week for the entirety of the year, totaling 50 new accounts over 50 weeks
All four DMV businesses will receive equal attention
25 new accounts in each business each year per territory
Schedule at least one full sales day per week with each of the four territories’ Regional Directors
Minimum of 50 sales days (25 sales days per territory)
Responsible for maintaining a CRM and tracking system from which the Executive Director can track activity and progress on a weekly basis
Will be provided with sales/marketing collateral specific to each of the DMV territories
Establish plans and strategies to grow and strengthen the current business
Send weekly reports to four teams
Coaching
Responsible for staffing demos of a Soccer Shots class upon selling program
Executive Assistance
To provide support and assistance, as needed, to the Director of Development. This may include, but is not limited to:
Attend staff planning and strategy meetings
Participate in special events
Research and complete special projects
Manage/coordinate strategic partnerships and relationships
Provide assistance or leadership to any one of the four DMV businesses
Required traits/competencies:
Passion for the Soccer Shots mission
Outstanding customer service skills
Able to work both in a team environment and independently
Determination to complete tasks in a timely and organized manner
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to learn fast and work in a fast paced environment
Ability to positively represent our brand and Core Values to team members & coaches, business partners, and the public
Proven ability and confidence to engage with the public
Attentive to detail
Able to create, improve, and implement organizational systems and process
Role/Classification:
The job description above is a full time, exempt position requiring 40 hours of work per week. Typical/expected working hours are Monday through Friday, between 8:30am and 5:00pm. On occasion, it may be necessary to work additional hours, including some weekday evenings and some Saturdays to meet deadlines and to exceed goals. This position will work out of the Laurel, MD office, Baltimore office, or Virginia office when not in the field, unless otherwise approved.