Account Executive, Sponsorship Sales

The role

The Account Executive, Sponsorship Sales will assist the General Manager to pitch and close enterprise partnership agreements between the university and Playfly. This role generates incremental sponsorship revenue and supports current clients during game day and non-sporting events.

What you will do

• Assist in developing and executing a sales plan to meet individual and team revenue targets
• Identify and perform outreach to potential sponsors through networking and research
• Prospect, meet, and close new and renewal corporate sponsorships
• Develop and present sales decks and presentations for new marketing partners
• Create sales proposals and draft/negotiate contracts
• Entertain and cultivate sponsors in non-game related settings
• Represent the university sports property, the university, and Playfly Sports Properties
• Research sports sponsorship industry and market trends
• Provide integrated partnership packages with a focus on digital and mobile sales
• Support team members with contract deliverables

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 1-2 years of sales experience required
• Proven experience meeting assigned sales quota
• Ability to generate and present ideas and concepts succinctly and provide creative solutions
• Proficient professional sales presentation skills
• Outstanding communication skills
• Passionate about the college sports and athletics industry
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk-up stairs
• Be available to travel for client presentations

Nice to have

• Experience with integrated and “conceptual” sales

Before you apply

• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time

About the company

Playfly Sports is a full-service sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans through linear, digital, and experiential assets.