Membership and Advertising Manager

About Toledo Pickle Co.

Toledo Pickle Co. is a premier pickleball and entertainment facility dedicated to enriching the

community through sports, recreation, and social engagement. Located in the heart of Toledo,

its state-of-the-art complex offers high-quality amenities for pickleball enthusiasts including 10 indoor & 2 outdoor pickleball courts, a full bar and restaurant, corn hole, shuffleboard, ping pong, rock climbing wall & arcade games. Toledo Pickle also features the largest outdoor patio in downtown Toledo with live entertainment daily!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Membership and Advertising Manager is responsible for growing, retaining and engaging the club’s membership while driving brand visibility, sponsorships and advertising revenue. This role blends relationship management, sales, marketing and community engagement to ensure the club thrives both financially and socially.

The ideal candidate is energetic, people focused, data drive and passionate about pickleball and community building.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

⁃ Develop and execute strategies to grow memberships across all segments ( recreational, competitive, junior, senior , corporate,etc.)

⁃ Oversee onboarding, renewals, upgrades and cancellations to maximize member satisfaction and retention

⁃ Build strong relationships with existing members through regular communication and engagement initiatives

⁃ Analyze member data to identify trends, opportunities and retention risks

⁃ Coordinate member events, clinics, leagues and social activities in conjunction with the Athletic Director and the Director of Events

ADVERTISING, SPONSORSHIP AND REVENUE GROWTH

⁃ Create and manage advertising and sponsorship programs ( court signage, ads, newsletters, tournament promotions, et.)

⁃ Identify, pitch and secure local and regional sponsors aligned with the club’s brand

⁃ Maintain strong relationship with advertisers and ensure contract fulfillment and ROI

⁃ Collaborate with sponsors on promotions, activations and member offers

⁃ Track advertising revenue and performance metrics and report results

BRAND VISIBILITY

⁃ Develop campaigns to increase awareness, trial memberships, events and tournaments in conjunction with other management staff

COMMUNITY MEMBER AND ENGAGEMENT

⁃ Act as brand ambassador in the community

⁃ Represent the club at events, tournaments and networking opportunities

⁃ Gather member feedback and recommend improvements

⁃ Help create a warm and welcoming environment aligned with the club’s mission and values

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

⁃ Bachelors degree in marketing, sports management, communications or some other related field

⁃ Proven track record of successful selling

⁃ Strong communication skills

⁃ Ability to work flexible hours

⁃ Able to work within a team framework to accomplish common goals

⁃ Enjoys pickleball and the family recreation environment

KEY SKILLS

⁃ Relationship builder with strong sales instincts

⁃ Hands on strategic thinker

⁃ Organized, detail oriented and results driven

⁃ Enthusiastic with a can do attitude

COMPENSATION

⁃ Competitive salary commensurate with experience

⁃ Commission driven pay

⁃ Membership privileges

⁃ Standard manager benefit package