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CRM Solution Specialist

National Basketball Association (NBA) • Indianapolis, IN

CRM & LifecycleConfirméOn-siteFull time$85K - $110K
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CRM/LifecycleSalesforceData AnalyticsOn-site$85K-$110KSports/Entertainment

The Challenge

The NBA needs a CRM expert to unify fan data across multiple sources and drive engagement strategies that directly impact revenue. You'll own the platform that connects consumer insights to actionable business outcomes for one of the world's most recognized sports brands.

Your Mission

First 3 Months
1

Audit current CRM/CDP integrations and data quality; document gaps in unified customer profiles

2

Build 3-5 foundational segmentation models based on fan behavior and lifetime value metrics

3

Train 2+ internal stakeholder groups on Salesforce best practices and new workflow processes

4

Establish baseline KPI dashboard tracking acquisition, enrichment, and monetization across business units

By 6 Months
1

Implement 2-3 advanced Salesforce solutions (Data Cloud, Marketing Cloud, or Personalization Studio) to enhance fan engagement

2

Deliver data-driven recommendations that identify $500K+ in new revenue opportunities or efficiency gains

3

Develop and execute fan retention and upsell strategies leveraging segmentation and behavioral analysis

4

Create quarterly business review process showing CRM impact on partner engagement and consumer lifetime value

KPIs You'll Own

Fan Data Enrichment Rate

% of customer profiles with complete, quality attributes across CDP/CRM sources.

CRM Campaign ROI

Revenue generated or cost saved from CRM-driven initiatives divided by program spend.

Segmentation Accuracy

Lift in engagement or conversion rates for targeted segments vs. control groups.

Fan Lifetime Value (LTV)

Total revenue per fan over relationship lifecycle; tracked by segment for upsell opportunities.

System Adoption Rate

% of internal stakeholders actively using CRM workflows and dashboards monthly.

Tools & Stack

Salesforce (Admin, Flow Builder, Reports & Dashboards)Salesforce Data CloudSalesforce Marketing CloudSalesforce Service CloudPersonalization StudioCDP platformsBusiness intelligence/analytics toolsData integration platforms

Your Team

Your Manager

Not specified; likely CRM/MarTech director or VP of Fan Engagement

Current Team

Not disclosed; implied cross-functional stakeholders across consumer, partner, and business units

New role or backfill not specified

The Package

Salary

$85K-$110K base

Remote

On-site in Indianapolis, IN; full-time permanent role

Benefits & Perks

NBA/Sports industry access and perks
Exposure to enterprise-scale CRM and data platforms
Cross-functional collaboration with multiple business units
Continuous learning via emerging CRM/MarTech technologies
Community outreach programs through company sponsorship

Company Intelligence

The NBA is the premier professional basketball league, operating 30 franchises and engaging millions of global fans. The organization drives revenue through fan engagement, sponsorships, media rights, and merchandise. This role sits at the intersection of consumer strategy and MarTech operations.

Customers

30 NBA teams, millions of global fans, corporate sponsors, media partners

Culture

Mission-driven with emphasis on community outreach; employees expected to align with organizational values and participate in company-sponsored initiatives

Is This Role For You?

For You If
  • You have 3+ years of hands-on Salesforce admin experience and understand data flows end-to-end
  • You geek out over segmentation strategy and can translate fan behavior data into business impact
  • You're comfortable training non-technical stakeholders and translating CRM jargon into actionable insights
  • You want to work with a household-name brand and see your CRM work drive real fan engagement
Won't Work If
  • You've never built a Salesforce dashboard or worked with Flow Builder—you'll need hands-on platform experience
  • You prefer pure analytics over system design; this role is 50/50 CRM ops + data insights
  • You need remote flexibility; this is 100% on-site in Indianapolis

Interview Process

1

Screening Call

Phone conversation to validate Salesforce experience, CRM background, and interest in sports/entertainment

2

Technical Case Study

Walk through a past CRM project: data integration challenge, segmentation strategy, or dashboard design

3

Stakeholder Interview

Meet with cross-functional team (marketing, fan engagement, business ops) to assess collaboration fit

4

Final Interview

Conversation with hiring manager/director on vision, roadmap, and growth opportunities

Interested in this role?

Apply now and hear back within days, not weeks.

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