Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Sporting Kansas City
Job overview
The Brand Ambassador role at Sporting Kansas City involves promoting the club and enhancing fan experiences at home matches and community events, acting as a key marketing representative.
Responsibilities and impact
The Brand Ambassador will engage fans at events, manage matchday activations, execute grassroots marketing, collect leads, assist with event planning, and represent the club professionally in the community.
Experience and skills
Candidates should be pursuing or have training in Marketing, Communications, or related fields, with preferred experience in event production or promotions, leadership skills, computer proficiency, and bilingual abilities as a plus.
Work environment and culture
Sporting Kansas City values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a collaborative and professional environment with a strong community focus.
Company information
Sporting Kansas City is a professional soccer club committed to creating memorable fan experiences and community engagement through personalized interactions.
Team overview
The Brand Ambassador works closely with the Fan Development and Marketing teams to support club activations and events.
Job location and travel
The role is based in the Kansas City area, requiring work at various community locations, home matches, and occasional local travel.
Unique job features
This position offers unique opportunities to represent a major league soccer club in diverse community settings and participate in dynamic matchday and promotional events.
Company overview
Sporting Kansas City is a professional soccer club based in Kansas City, Kansas, competing in Major League Soccer (MLS). The team generates revenue through various streams, including ticket sales, merchandise, sponsorships, and broadcasting rights. Founded in 1995 as one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, the team was originally known as the Kansas City Wiz before rebranding to the Wizards and eventually Sporting Kansas City in 2010. The club is known for its strong fan base and has achieved significant success, including multiple MLS Cup victories. Sporting Kansas City plays its home games at Children's Mercy Park, a state-of-the-art soccer-specific stadium.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in event marketing, community engagement, and your ability to represent a brand in public settings, emphasizing your communication and interpersonal skills aligned with Sporting Kansas City's fan-first approach.
Focus on showcasing your organizational skills, leadership abilities, and adaptability to diverse environments, as well as any relevant experience with grassroots marketing, event activations, or promotions in your resume.
Apply through multiple channels such as the official Sporting Kansas City careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is posted to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current Sporting Kansas City marketing or fan engagement team members on LinkedIn to inquire about the Brand Ambassador role; use ice breakers like commenting on recent Sporting KC events, expressing enthusiasm for the club’s community impact, or asking about their favorite matchday activations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'brand ambassador,' 'event marketing,' 'community engagement,' 'fan experience,' 'grassroots marketing,' and 'matchday activations' to ensure it passes initial screening.
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