Job Posting: Digital Strategist – Americas

Summary:

Samba Digital is a leading international sports marketing agency that partners with rights holders to establish and enhance their global presence across diverse regions such as LatAm, the US, Africa & MENA. We specialize in managing localized content, PR & communications, and commercial practices to engage new audiences across a wide range of sports including football, soccer, rugby, tennis, and many more.

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Digital Strategist to join our team at Samba Digital, specifically in the Americas region. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the digital sports and business landscape and a proven track record of success in developing and executing digital marketing strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a digital marketing strategies that aligns with the overall business goals of our current and future clients
• Identify upsell opportunities with current and potential clients
• Work closely with commercial team to ensure deadlines are met for creation of proposal
• Work closely with Samba’s creative team, Força, to ensure results are met per client
• Ability to empathize with a client’s needs and connect these with the solutions the agency provides
• Stay up-to-date on the latest digital marketing trends and technologies
• Collaborate with other stakeholders across the agency to develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a digital marketing role
• Strong understanding of the digital landscape, sports business and business in the Americas
• Experience with content marketing and social media management
• Experience with data analysis and reporting
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with a talent for building strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Highly process-driven, able to work efficiently and effectively within established frameworks while also contributing to process improvement initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the sports industry and/or an agency environment
• English is a must, spanish preferred, french is nice to have

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to thomas.pouverel@sambadigital.com 

Details:

• This is a remote position with the requirement to be based in the Americas
• Potential travel required 
• One-year contract with possibility of renewal

Remuneration:

• Fixed annual fee based on experience
• Commission on business deals
• Laptop and materials