Sports / Athletic Background Wanted - Football / Basketball / Hockey / Rugby Players
This role seeks candidates with strong athletic backgrounds who are competitive and motivated to excel in marketing and sales within a boutique fundraising and marketing firm. The position involves comprehensive training in marketing, sales, team and territory management, and leadership development, with opportunities for advancement into management and access to a global professional network. The company culture emphasizes hard work, recognition, and a dynamic, team-oriented environment with various incentives and social activities.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, fundraising and marketing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking driven, sports-minded candidates for a fast-paced sales and marketing role. You will represent national nonprofit and commercial clients in face-to-face outreach, learn consultative sales techniques, and develop into a territory and team leader with proven performance.
- Deliver in-person marketing and fundraising presentations to prospective supporters and clients
- Manage a local territory and build a reliable pipeline of prospects
- Work as part of a high-energy team competing in performance-based activities
- Participate in training for sales, territory management, hiring and HR basics
- Track activity and results in CRM tools and report performance metrics
- Travel for paid regional or national campaigns as needed
Who You Are
We value candidates with a competitive, team-first mindset — especially those with athletic backgrounds (football, basketball, hockey, rugby or other competitive sports). Ideal applicants are coachable, resilient, and motivated by measurable goals.
- Competitive and results-oriented
- Comfortable presenting one-on-one and in small groups
- Coachable with a hunger to develop sales and leadership skills
- Reliable, punctual, and willing to work a flexible schedule when required
- Local candidates with open availability will be prioritized
Key Qualifications
- Prior experience in sales, marketing, fundraising, team leadership, or athletics is a plus — not required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working in the field and meeting people face-to-face
- Ability to travel for short-term assignments and company events
- Willingness to participate in training and mentorship programs
Compensation & Benefits
- Contract role with estimated annual pay of approximately $31,795 (estimated)
- Performance-based incentives and regular office competitions (past prizes: trips, electronics, fitness gear)
- Paid travel opportunities to national/international markets (examples: NYC, Chicago, Miami, London)
- A high-energy, social company culture with team outings, corporate sports teams, and recognition programs
- Formal training path with opportunities to advance to management and branch leadership
What You’ll Gain
- Practical training in marketing, sales, territory and team management, recruiting, and public speaking
- Access to an exclusive mentorship program and a worldwide professional network
- Real promotion opportunities: top performers are trained for management and branch leadership roles
Additional Details
- Employment type: Contract
- Immediate openings — positions must be filled ASAP
- Confidential Client is committed to EEO guidelines; all applicant information will be kept confidential
- This posting does not require a specific degree; we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including student-athletes and recent grads
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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