7 Skills Needed to Be a Sport Marketing Director

Men's CoolKeep Performance Sleep Tee
Cool style. An ultra soft feel and cool to the touch, this men's CoolKeep sleep tee delivers non-sleep Top comfort and performance.

Beach by Matisse Drift Women's Jelly Slide Sandals
You'll be summer-ready with these Beach by Matisse Drift sandals.

There are many skills needed to be a successful marketing director in the sports world. After referencing some job descriptions and people in the sports industry, the seven skills I found to be most important are:

Organizational Skills- Must have strong ability to organize material and personnel while maintaining attention to detail.

Written/Oral Communication Skills- Effectively present information and answer questions from clients, managers and the general public. Also, the ability to persuade and listen to others ideas is essential.

Computer Skills- Should know how to use several different computer applications (i.e. internet, Excel, PowerPoint). Should be able to keep records and develop databases.

Creative Thinking- Must possess the ability to think “outside of the box” and keep marketing schemes constantly new and appealing. Develop new angles that produce favorable results.

Resistance to Stress- Must be able to stay composed and handle stressful situations. Marketing Director cannot get easily discouraged and must stay focused on the goals at hand.

Highly Motivated- Must have a desire to improve team/company to its full potential. Must be able to keep clients happy and go the extra mile to ensure satisfaction and complete tasks efficiently.

Leadership- Must be able to effectively lead a team/group to achieve goals. Even when authority to lead is not granted, a marketing director should be able to persuade and negotiate in order to successfully accomplish a task.

These seven skills are vital to a marketing director’s success and should be strived for in the learning process of becoming a marketing director. As a marketing director in the fast paced world of sports, he/she should also be able to adapt to the ever-changing trends of the market and be able to learn quickly.

Professor Puzzle Giant Dominoes
These oversized dominoes will add some classic fun to your summertime lawn games.

Blue LC Lauren Conrad Wedges Shoes | Kohl's
Enjoy free shipping and easy returns every day at Kohl's. Find great deals on Blue LC Lauren Conrad Wedges Shoes at Kohl's today!

Women's RED HOT by SPANX® Top Form Shaping Cami FS3415
Banish the bulge with this women's RED HOT by SPANX shaping tank.

Grand Collection Cozy Nights Flannel Sheet Set
Stay warm and cozy all winter long thanks to this Grand Collection Cozy Nights Flannel sheet set.

Jordan Blue Men's Sterling Silver Rolo Chain Necklace
This simple, yet stylish rolo chain necklace is perfect for everyday wear.

Men's CoolKeep Ultra Sonic Pullover Hoodie
Get comfy and casual at bedtime or anytime in this men's CoolKeep pullover hoodie.