Director, Studio Partnership Program
About The Position
For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year. The Studio Partnership team is responsible for expanding the network of dance studios that work with CLI and creating value for these studios by providing access to our suite of products. As our Studio Partnership Program Director, you will be responsible for planning and executing the strategy for expanding this network. You will also be expected to travel as-needed to the Conservatory (based in western Massachusetts) and industry and customer events around the country.
Requirements
- Results-oriented mindset with excellent prioritization and multitasking skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction
- Strong organizational skills and detail orientation
- Five or more years of experience working in management roles in account management or sales
- Experience with the dance industry (as a former dancer or employee of a dance or danced-related company)
- Experience managing and leading teams in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with productivity and CRM software
Responsibilities
- Working closely with the COO and CEO to develop our Studio Partnership expansion strategy and plan
- Developing and maintaining relationships with dance studio owners
- Driving sales of CLI products and services
- Planning and executing in-person events and workshops, including coordinating faculty, staff , and vendor bookings and travel
- Providing world-class service to our studio partners
- Maintaining, analyzing, and reporting performance metrics
- Collaborating with cross functional partners to deliver against studio partnership deliverables
- Leading the Studio Partnership team to deliver against team objectives
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
- HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
- Wellbeing Program
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
- Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Varsity Brands Ownership Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
- Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
