Steve Mays
Driving Golf Industry Growth with Marketing Expertise | Franchise Owner
- Role
- President at Founders Group International
- Location
- Myrtle Beach, SC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Steve Mays
With over 30 years of experience in golf and the travel and tourism industry, I am a seasoned executive who leads with vision, strategy, and results. As the President of Founders Group International (FGI) and Tee Time Central (TTC), I oversee the operations and growth of 21 golf courses and a software service company.My core competencies include brand management, sales, new business development, contract negotiation, marketing plan development and implementation, account management, budget management, event development and management, and e-commerce. I have a proven record of success in planning and leading comprehensive marketing strategies that support business goals, increase revenue, and enhance customer service. I also excel at building strong, productive teams and business partnerships with integrity and accountability, and communicating effectively with various stakeholders, media, and vendors. My mission is to drive growth and innovation in the golf industry by leveraging my expertise and passion for the game.
Experience
President
Jun 2017 — Present · Myrtle Beach, SC, US
Founders Group International (FGI) is the foremost golf course owner-operator company in the Southeastern United States. Formed in 2014 through various purchases and the 2015 acquisition of National Golf Management, FGI owns and operates 21 golf courses (423 holes) in and around Myrtle Beach, S.C, America\'s seaside golf capital.
Education
Coastal Carolina University
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing
Skills
- Social Networking
- Brand Awareness
- Social Media Marketing
- Integrated Marketing
- Strategic Partnerships
- Marketing Communications
- Market Planning
- Online Marketing
- Online Advertising
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Copywriting
- Marketing Research
- Budgets
- Ppc
- Sports
- Mobile Marketing
- Lead Generation
- Social Media
- Sports Marketing
- Hotels
- Sponsorship Sales
- SEO
- Digital Media
- Customer Service
- Golf
- New Business Development
- Brand Development
- Strategic Planning
- Hospitality
- Advertising
- Tourism
- Sponsorship
- Marketing
- Brand Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Sem
- Event Planning
- Account Management
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