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Client StrategistPlayOn Sports • WorkFromHome, West Coast, New Zealand
Client Strategist

Client Strategist

PlayOn Sports • WorkFromHome, West Coast, New Zealand
2 days ago
Job description

PlayOn is looking for a highly creative, growth‑minded Client Strategist to help lead development and execution of sponsorships and brand partnerships for the company’s National Ad Sales division. This role plays a key part in developing our brand story and associated marketing materials, building sponsorship opportunities, conceptualizing and executing research initiatives, and optimizing client execution workflows.

Outcomes You’ll Deliver

  • Partnership Strategy – Participate in the development of MaxPreps’ GTM strategy informed by research, analytics, and creative storytelling
  • Sponsorship Development – Work with internal teams to turn existing and net‑new editorial content and franchises into compelling sponsorships for brand partners
  • Research & Innovation – Derive impactful audience data and insights to be used for brand pitches and marketplace engagement
  • Sales Collaboration & Client Execution – Collaborate with Sales to influence revenue pipeline and activate with clients during key pre‑and post‑sale workflows

In this role, you can expect to

  • Partner cross‑functionally to develop proactive and reactive sponsorship opportunities and tentpole calendars that leverage multichannel content / editorial
  • Lead ongoing management and creative development of media kit and marketing materials / templates / decks
  • Influence optimization of pre‑ and post‑sale workflows that champion quickness, efficiency, and exceptional client service
  • Undergo ongoing analyses tied to brand ethos, marketplace story, and supporting marketing materials
  • To thrive in this role, you have

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 3‑5+ years sales, marketing and / or client strategy experience
  • Demonstrated track record of building creative, visual sales materials and informed brand stories
  • Experience collaborating with teams and / or managing projects with strong performance and results with a passion to collaborate with team members
  • Ability to thrive in multiple environments and effectively work with others to achieve broader business outcomes
  • Organized, strategic thinker who’s able to take concepts to reality for brand partners
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Interest in and enthusiasm for high school and broader sports marketplace
  • Proficient in Figma Slides, Pitch.com, PowerPoint, Keynote, and other design / presentation tools (e.g. Canva)
  • Understanding of the digital landscape including Display, Video, Audio, Social, Branded Content, Events, Data / Targeting, Ad Measurement, and more
  • How You Play

  • Ownership over Participation – You take responsibility for achieving holistic outcomes, prioritize key objectives, and adapt quickly when situations require a different approach. You follow through even against the toughest challenges.
  • Team over Stars – You are a bridge builder, establishing processes and relationships with teams outside your own. You work to rally around common goals, find win‑win solutions, compromise when necessary, and help others succeed.
  • Growth over Comfort – You are driven by a desire to grow and actively seek opportunities to expand your comfort zone, skills, and confidence. You embrace new challenges with curiosity, accepting discomfort and failure as opportunities to learn.
  • Fairness over Popularity – You approach decisions with a scientist’s mindset, challenging your assumptions and remaining objective. You consider long‑term impact rather than relying on short‑term gains, proactively seek others’ perspectives, and manage emotions in decision‑making.
  • Company Overview

    PlayOn is a dynamic growth‑stage company dedicated to championing the spirit of play in the high school space. Backed by KKR, our family of brands—including GoFan, NFHS Network, and MaxPreps—empowers schools with innovative solutions and exceptional service. Our fan engagement platform is the only one that offers event ticketing, streaming, fundraising, concessions, merchandise sales, and website management in one place. We save administrators time so they can focus on what truly matters : supporting the students, staff, and fans who bring their programs to life.

    Trusted by thousands of schools across the country, we help create more instant replays, last‑minute comebacks, and moments that get watched over and over again.

    When being there means everything, we make sure you never miss a moment.

    Why you’ll love working at PlayOn

    Product, potential, and people. We’re a leader in the high school event space, constantly evolving our product to meet the needs of administrators. We focus on solving real challenges, learning quickly, and creating impactful solutions.

    This is a growth‑stage company, so your contributions have real impact. You’ll have opportunities to grow your skills, tackle meaningful problems, and make a difference in the lives of schools and the students and fans they serve.

    Our culture is built on accountability, collaboration, growth, and fairness. We don’t just show up—we show up for each other. Everyone wears the same jersey, we play hard, make the extra pass, and cheer one another on. Losses teach us, challenges motivate us, and persistence drives us forward. We value integrity over shortcuts, choosing to do what’s right even when it’s hard. Together, we strive to be better every day—because we know that’s how we win as a team.

    The Benefits We Offer

  • Multiple medical insurance plans to choose from
  • Dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • Employee Emergency Fund
  • Company equity (stock options)
  • Open PTO policy
  • 401K plan with company match
  • Hybrid / flexible work environment
  • Note : Must be a full‑time employee to participate in the company’s employee health benefit plan. Part‑time employees and interns are not eligible to participate.

    Job Details

  • Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level
  • Employment type : Full‑time
  • Job function : Business Development and Sales
  • Industries : Software Development
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