Job Description

Senior Director – Basketball

Octagon Basketball seeks a dynamic, experienced professional with well-established contacts in Basketball and a track record of success in representing professional players. Responsibilities include recruiting and representing athletes, marketing, and negotiating client contracts.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Recruit new clients and negotiate players’ contracts
• Assist in marketing and servicing of current and new clients
• Establish contacts within the basketball industry, including internationally
• Travel as needed in the performance of job responsibilities
• Lead business development
• Other related duties as reasonably assigned

Required Qualifications:

• College degree and a minimum of five years' experience in the field of professional basketball
• Existing contacts within the basketball community
• Proven record of successful representation of professional basketball players
• Ability to bring existing clients to Octagon
• Knowledge of the basketball systems within the US and abroad
• Well-developed sales and marketing skills
• Superior negotiation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to use good business judgement and to make quick decisions in situations where discretion is required
• Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends, as required
• Ability to travel as needed

For consideration, please submit resume and cover letter on-line at www.Octagon.com in the “Careers” section.

Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.