Endurance Sports Business News

Event Sales

Company: I Am Athlete

I Am Athlete is a revolutionary new registration engine and social networking site for running, triathlon, cycling, swimming and all participatory sports. The company has quickly become recognized as a force in the sporting world and is transforming the relationship between even organizers and their participants. People are referring to I Am Athlete as "groundbreaking" and "the platform race directors and timers have been waiting for." I Am Athlete clients and partners include USA Triathlon, New York City, American Trail Running Association, Livestrong YTS, City of Philadelphia, Universal Sports, XTERRA and many others.

We are growing so quickly that we need your help. I Am Athlete is looking for two (2) personable, highly impressive people to manage sales and encourage event organizers to utilize I Am Athlete. This is a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a rising force in the sports industry. Are you reliable and responsible? Do you have telephone sales experience? If so, we need to talk - sooner rather than later.

The following skills are required: experience with telephone sales (fundraising and/or work on a political campaign is a plus); interest in participatory sports; self-driven, highly responsible, extremely reliable, very personable, quick to respond; excellent written and oral communication skills; proficient with popular word processing programs, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word; ability to learn quickly from mistakes; eagerness and excitement to participate.

The following experience is not required but elicits bonus points: proficient with Salesforce.com; previous participation in running, triathlon, cycling and/or swimming events; experience as an organizer or volunteer for sporting events; knowledgeable of all major participatory sports websites
Resumes should be sent to Jobs@imATHLETE.com.

Course Manager
Company: Philadelphia Marathon

The course manager will be responsible for all course related operations and logistics for all races of the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend. This position will require regular time in the marathon office upon initiation of contract through November 5, 2010 and on a full time basis thereafter up until the marathon weekend. Post-race the consultant must report to the office regularly until all contractual obligations have been fulfilled. Consultant will work directly with operations staff, report progress and submit all plans to the Operations Director for approval. Duties include creation and execution of course management plan, necessary layout diagrams, production schedules and budgets; direct and manage race day course operations to secure and maintain a safe, accurate, and quality race course; monitoring and reporting on course integrity four-months out to race day; meet and work with city services agencies to discuss and fine tune race day logistics including meetings with police and EMS to provide necessary course security and medical coverage needs; and utilizing existing and forging new relationships with volunteer groups, vendors, consultants, and relevant city agencies.

Please submit proposals to Kyle J. Lewis, Operations Director, Philadelphia Marathon, 1515 Arch Street, 12th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102, kyle.lewis@phila.gov 215-683-2074.

Operations Coordinator
Company: Competitor Group

The overall objective of the Operations Coordinator is to lead event operations projects and logistics for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon series including: permits, course maps, event diagrams, signage, timelines, equipment rentals, contractor and vendor negotiations, insurance management, etc. The Operations Coordinator will be involved in all races in the series, working/traveling approximately 15 - 20 weekends a year as part of the race week set-up crew. Many events will require travel for up to one week. Various other duties will be included as assigned. This position will closely with all of the Operations Managers, but will report directly to one of the Operations Managers. For more details, or to apply for this position contact jobs@competitorgroup.com

Operations Manager

Company: Competitor Group

Lead an operations team for a group of 5-8+ Rock 'n' Roll Marathon series running events, with a focus on course design and implementation. The Operations Manager will guide and oversee all operational aspects of the race, including start line, finish line, band sites, water stations, cheer sites, medical stations, etc. This will include designing all band sites, cheer sites and medical stations which requires a keen sense of direction and understanding of the scope of the event. The position will include high-level coordination and direct interface with city special events offices, police, traffic control, local contractors, vendors and management of staff to aid the successful execution of the event, and as such will require a significant amount of travel, often for up to a week at a time.
The position will also require the ability to work in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment with the added ability to multi-task. All this must be done in a professional manner with the ability to work well in a team atmosphere. This is a "Hands-on" and "High-energy" position. . This position reports directly to and works closely with the V.P. of Operations. For more details and to apply, contact jobs@competitorgroup.com.

Event Coordinator, Endurance Events

Company: Anthony Travel Inc.

This position will be primarily responsible for coordinating operational and sales efforts related to our various endurance events. Key characteristics that this individual must possess include strong organizational, communication and customer service skills. This individual must have strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Excel. This person must also have an impeccable attention to detail and the ability to work with a team toward common goals. This person must possess the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects. This person should be sports-oriented, demonstrate a desire to learn and grow, and offer ideas and suggestions to streamline processes/events. Past experience within the travel/sports industry is preferred. This position will demand a moderate amount of travel, including some travel over weekends and holidays during events.