Account Executive, Sales & Partnerships Services (ECU)
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THE RUNDOWN
Playfly Sports is looking for an Account Executive, Sales & Partnership Services to join our team in NC.
The candidate must be driven and coachable to execute the Playfly Sports Properties revenue model and to understand the distinctive relationship with the collegiate association. This role will work with the General Manager to pitch and close enterprise partnership agreements. This role will generate incremental sponsorship revenue to meet and exceed individual and team goals. The position will assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the college sports property. The candidate will uphold and support the team leading by example with a focus on a culture of hard work and creativity – always building team belief.
What You’ll Accomplish
- Execute fulfillment, including gameday operations and on-site activation
- Fulfill benefits per corporate partner agreements and developing relationship between partners and the college property
- Work with the General Manager in creating, planning and implementing the college sports property and Playfly Sports Properties special events
- Ability to create, post and manage sponsored social media campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts
- Obtain and manage all necessary proof of performance records
- Manage administrative tasks related to day-to-day office operations
- Help develop and execute a sales plan to meet and/or exceed assigned annual revenue targets
- Identify potential sponsors for the sports property through networking with local business partners and researching local, regional and national companies
- Prospect, meet and close a significant number of new and renewal high level corporate sponsorships
- Develop compelling sales presentations for new marketing partners by incorporating research, category dynamics and a clear understanding of partner’s marketing goals
- Create sales proposals and draft/negotiate contracts
- Research the sports sponsorship industry and stay current with relevant market trends and conditions
- Represent the college sports property and Playfly Sports Properties in a professional manner
- Entertain and cultivate sponsors in non-game day related events
- Understand and leverage Playfly business units in order to leverage new business areas, leads, and categories
- Provide dynamic integrated partnership packages with a focus on digital and mobile sales
- Other job-related duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Three years of direct sales experience in the sports multi-media environment or equivalent field preferred
- Experience with integrated and “conceptual” sales
- Ability to generate and present ideas/concepts succinctly and provide creative solutions to prospects/clients
- Must possess organizational skills, specifically relating to managing contract fulfillment and contract proof of performance requirements
- Ability to be a self-starter
- Outstanding communication skills are essential for interactions with clients, operational leaders and other senior executives
- Ability to demonstrate professional sales presentation skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Photoshop skills preferred
- Understanding of KORE sales program or similar systems preferred
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk-up stairs
- Be available to travel for client presentations, championships, and other events
- Be available for event days, including nights and weekends, in correlation to the client fulfillment responsibilities of the property
What We Stand For
At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it’s just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.
EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time
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