As the Charleston Battery enters a new exciting era, we are looking to add passionate, driven individuals to our team to help grow and promote Charleston’s most prestigious professional team. Interested in joining our growing team? Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@charlestonbattery.com!
All current openings are listed below, click on a position to see the full description.
Join the marketing team of South Carolina’s historic professional soccer franchise, Charleston Battery, in our exciting new era at Patriot’s Point (just 8 minutes from Downtown Charleston)!
We are hiring for a well-rounded marketing and communications leader who can engage and acquire new fans through a combination of online and offline initiatives. This will be both a strategic and tactical role, collaborating across the organization to meticulously implement, measure, and fine-tune our strategy for scalable fan growth.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The position is responsible for the planning, creation, management, and implementation of Charleston Battery’s marketing strategy. Some responsibilities include:
- Manage Charleston Battery marketing, content, and communications team
- Implementation and strategy for omni-channel marketing mix (ex. digital, email, live activations, street team, out of home)
- Manage Charleston Battery PR and Communication initiatives
- Plan, build, and manage ad campaigns across digital and social platforms (ex. Facebook, Instagram, Google, Twitter)
- Oversee third-party production teams to deliver compelling storylines over matchday broadcasts
- Work closely with sponsorship team to integrate corporate partners into ongoing team content and messaging
- Develop an in-depth understanding of consumer behavior as it applies to strategic initiatives
- Write engaging ad copy that converts users at high rates
- Target and A/B test audiences by using aggregated user-level data to determine the highest ROI driving audience
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
- 5-10 years of experience working in a marketing role
- Previous experience and knowledge of a broad spectrum of digital marketing channels (traditional advertising, digital advertising, social media, SEO, content & email marketing)
- Direct experience working in digital marketing platforms such as Google AdWords, Facebook Business Manager, Mailchimp or similar digital platforms
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic, high attention to detail, and time management skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Management Experience
- Ability to inspire, lead, and manage a team effectively
- Ability to write a press release
- Track record of creative approaches to marketing
- Highly analytical in measuring marketing effectiveness
- Desire to work in a dynamic, quickly changing environment
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Available to work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends
Please send cover letter, resume, and any additional applicable materials to jobs@charlestonbattery.com.
Join the sales team of South Carolina’s historic professional soccer franchise, the Charleston Battery, in their exciting new era at Patriot’s Point.
This position is responsible for the end-to-end ticket sales process. These responsibilities include prospecting through phone calls and attending events, as well as closing revenue with large corporations and organizations. They will go to in-person meetings with prospects, and be expected to deliver excellent customer service to all clients. The Account Executive will also work closely with the marketing team on initiatives to generate passion for Charleston Battery in the community.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for the sports industry, a background in sales, an impressive work ethic, as well as excellent critical thinking skills to come up with creative solutions to drive revenue.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1-3 Years of experience within a customer facing, strategic sales environment
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in sales
- Ability to work in a dynamic, quickly changing environment
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic, high attention to detail and organization, and strong time management skills, with the ability to develop creative ways to increase revenues
- Detail oriented and passionate about sports and sales
- Ability to work nights and weekends as needed
Charleston Battery is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Apply today by sending your resume and cover letter to jobs@charlestonbattery.com!
Join the Charleston Battery as we get ready for an exciting new season in our new era of the club. We are looking to add passionate, driven individuals to our team to help grow and promote Charleston’s most prestigious professional team. Sound like you? Please fill out the questionnaire below and submit your resume!
What the Brand Ambassador program includes:
- Charleston Battery Jersey + Swag
- Ticket bank or promo code to bring new fans to the stadium
- Mentorship – Weekly 1on1s with top professional soccer executives
You’ll be successful if you have…
- A love for people
- A love for soccer and Charleston
- A desire to meet individual and team goals
- Grit. Perseverance. Energy.
- Self-starter qualities
Key Responsibilities:
- Presence/promoting the Battery at community events, watch parties, player appearances, expos, youth tournaments, merch truck events, online/social media and more.
- Engaging in conversations and working with the public, using tools and training provided by Charleston Battery.
- Tasked with creatively getting the word out to the wide-reaching community via events, in-person interactions and more.
- Help identify new markets and opportunities to expand the club’s presence in the community
- Generate new fan email lists, organize giveaways/promotions, and other lead-focused activities as assigned
How This Role Affects the Team’s Success:
Your high energy and enthusiasm will help to get the word out about Charleston Battery and aid in our overall marketing efforts. You are helping us to be everywhere, all the time. This role informs the public about our products, services, and special campaigns in ways digital and traditional media can’t do.
Ideal/preferred skills/experience:
- Experience in campaigns, promotions, and event tabling
- Experience getting your work done without supervision
- Public speaking
- Must have the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Can work in the elements
- Available during nights and weekends
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required
Commitment:
- This is a part-time, hourly position with the club
- Availability for 5-10 hours per week, including nights and weekends, required
Ready to apply? Click here to fill out a quick questionnaire and the team will be in touch.
Charleston Battery is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
South Carolina’s top professional soccer franchise is changing the game when it comes to live events in the Lowcountry. The Charleston Battery is seeking multiple motivated individuals to be a part of the 2021 Gameday Staff. This group will be integral to the fan experience at homes matches in our new home at Patriots Point this season. We are looking for people who are eager to help the club forge its new identity by creating a truly unique environment and help make Battery games a can’t miss experience.
Openings Include:
- Box Office Associates
- Gate Ticket Attendants
- Guest Services Staff
- Bartenders
- Operations Staff
- Retail Associates
- Ushers
- Greeters
Position Requirements Include:
- Provide the highest level of customer service to ensure guests’ expectations are met and exceeded while provided a positive and memorable experience.
- Facilitate all guest-related matters in a professional and courteous manner through creative problem-solving
- Maintain thorough knowledge of the venue policies, procedures and event information.
- Available to work at minimum 80% of the Charleston Battery’s 16-game home schedule.
- Strong people and communication skills.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Ability to stand and be outside in hot or inclement weather.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- May include moving and lifting objects that exceed 50 lbs.
