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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL &amp; MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The Director of Sports Development, under the direction of the Chief Sales Officer, serves as Visit Corpus Christi's lead sports sales professional, responsible for generating sports event business and driving measurable economic impact through tournaments, competitions, and sports-related groups. This role combines hands-on sales execution with strategic input, requiring an analytical, self-directed professional who can independently identify high-value opportunities, build industry relationships, and convert opportunities into definite business while contributing market insights and recommendations that shape the Corpus Christi Sports Commission and Visit Corpus Christi’s sports sales approach. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">PAY STATUS: </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Exempt / Bi-Weekly Salary</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\"><br></span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Sales Execution &amp; Pipeline Management</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Serve as Visit Corpus Christi's primary sales and relationship lead for sports event business, independently managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Prospect for new business leads within sports market segments and maintain a strong, well-qualified pipeline of sports event opportunities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Respond to all Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in a timely, strategic, and competitive manner, personally owning bid strategy and execution for high-value opportunities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Manage individual booking reports and pipeline activity on a weekly and monthly cadence, providing accurate forecasting and performance reporting to the Chief Sales Officer.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Develop and maintain close working relationships with sports organizations, governing bodies, event rights holders, hospitality partners, and community leaders.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Travel for conventions, tradeshows, and industry events to identify new business opportunities and strengthen industry relationships.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Create and conduct in-person site visits and familiarization (FAM) tours.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Manage specific offerings and incentives to obtain sports-related group business.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Send leads and communication updates on opportunities to hotels, sports facilities, and industry partners.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Conduct presentations to internal and external groups, potential clients, and industry stakeholders as needed.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Work directly with the Sports Services Manager to communicate client needs and provide top-level customer service for client retention.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Conduct research for special projects and assist with reports and presentations for both internal and external audiences.</span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><br><br></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Strategic Input &amp; Market Intelligence</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Provide strategic recommendations on sports market opportunities, target events, emerging trends, and competitive positioning.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Contribute market intelligence and pipeline insights to inform annual strategic planning, goal setting, and budget forecasting.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Identify and recommend new sports market segments, event categories, and rights holder relationships for the Corpus Christi Sports Commission to pursue.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Serve as Visit Corpus Christi's subject-matter expert on sports tourism, advising leadership on industry developments, best practices, and competitive intelligence.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Contribute input on sports sales SOPs, processes, and tools.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Partner with the Marketing team on creative marketing initiatives, sales materials, digital presence, and collateral specific to sports development.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">JOB SPECIFICATIONS:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\"><br></span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and independently manage a full sales cycle from prospecting through close with minimal day-to-day oversight.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate market data and pipeline insights into actionable sales strategies and informed recommendations.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Proven ability to generate leads, manage a pipeline, and close business in a timely manner.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Demonstrated ability to achieve assigned booking goals.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong experience with a CRM system (e.g., Simpleview, Delphi, or Salesforce).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Self-motivated, results-driven, and highly organized with strong attention to detail.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Strong relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to make sound decisions, solve problems, and adapt to fluid market demands.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">High level of professionalism, accountability, and customer service focus.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Education, Training and Experience:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">5+ years of experience in sports sales, sports tourism, destination marketing, or related field  (hospitality, tourism, or meetings industry preferred).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Proven track record of achieving sales, booking, or revenue goals.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Bachelor’s Degree required; Sports Management, Hospitality, or Tourism degree is a plus.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Experience working with national governing bodies (NGBs), NCAA, or similar rights holders is a plus.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">License/Certifications:</span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Sports Tourism Strategist (STS) or Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certifications are a plus.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Must have valid driver’s license, vehicle, and car insurance.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; 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