Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Chicken N Pickle is looking for a Youth Sports Program Manager to establish the brand as the official post-game destination by building strategic alliances with local sports complexes and school athletic departments. The role involves developing partnerships, driving customer traffic through various marketing initiatives, and managing on-site visibility and branding efforts.
Responsibilities
- Identify and secure formal "Preferred Dining Partner" status with major local sports complexes and tournament hubs
- Build a database of local K-12 school ADs (Athletic Directors) and Club Sports Directors (Soccer, Baseball, Volleyball, etc.)
- Manage contract negotiations for physical signage, digital placements, and exclusive tournament sponsorship rights
- Create and distribute "MVP Vouchers" or "Team Treats" (e.g., free appetizer with a jersey, BOGO deals) specifically for tournament weekends
- Act as the primary point of contact for large team reservations, ensuring the CNP floor team is prepared for "the rush."
- Coordinate with marketing to run targeted digital ads around specific complex coordinates during high-traffic tournament windows
- Design and sell a standardized "CNP Give-Back" program where a percentage of sales from a designated night goes back to a school’s booster club
- Purchase advertising space in high-school programs or on outfield fences in exchange for CNP being the "Home of the Post-Game Meal."
- Create a "CNP Player of the Week" program for local leagues to increase brand affinity and social media tagging
- Manage the installation of banners, floor decals, or digital scoreboard ads at partner facilities
- Coordinate occasional "sideline" presence at major championships (e.g., passing out branded cooling towels or water with CNP coupons attached)
Skills
- Experience in strategic partnership development with local sports complexes and organizations
- Strong negotiation skills for managing contracts and sponsorships
- Ability to create and manage promotional programs such as voucher systems
- Experience in booking management for large team reservations
- Knowledge of geofenced advertising and digital marketing strategies
- Experience in fundraising integration and community engagement
- Ability to design and implement visibility and branding strategies
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects
- Willingness to travel to various Chicken N Pickle locations
Benefits
- Supportive, meaningful work environment
- Opportunities for mentorship with career growth
- Hybrid/Remote, must live near a Chicken N Pickle location
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