What Type of Person Thrives in the Sports Industry, According to a Merchandise and Marketing Manager at Major League Table Tennis
To thrive in the sports industry, particularly in roles like Merchandise & Marketing Manager at Major League Table Tennis, persistence and "thick skin" are crucial, as is the ability to market oneself effectively. Jordan highlights the high-expectation, high-turnover nature of the industry, emphasizing the need to accept change and "keep sharpening your skills" to navigate potential career shifts.
Persistence, Resilience, Self-promotion, Adaptability, Industry Realities
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Jordan Yee
Merchandise & Marketing Manager
Major League Table Tennis
CSU Long Beach
CSU Long Beach MA Kinesiology Sport Management
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Sales and Client Management
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Video Highlights
1. Persistence and thick skin are essential for navigating the challenges of the sports industry.
2. Entry-level positions often start in sales, requiring individuals to market themselves effectively.
3. The sports industry can have high turnover, necessitating adaptability and a willingness to seek new opportunities for skill development.
Transcript
Q8: Who thrives in industry?
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry? Working in sports can be tough.
I'd say that a lot of folks who want to pursue a career in sports have to have persistence and thick skin. Typically, they might start off in sales before moving into an administrative or executive role.
In these roles, you have to constantly position yourself in a positive light and be able to market yourself, which isn't easy for many people. Sports also tends to be an industry of high expectation with high turnover, depending on where you are.
So, you have to be able to accept that you may need to move on and find something new in order to keep sharpening your skills.