Senior Director - Basketball at Octagon

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Illinois, United States

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.

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Estimated Salary range:

Our salary intelligence, powered by our AI algorithms, has calculated an estimated range for this position between $100,000 - $150,000 . Please note that the actual salary for this position may vary, as it is dependent on various factors including but not limited to experience, location, and market dynamics.

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