Director, Global Partnerships

Role Summary WWE is seeking a high performing sales executive to generate new business revenue. The role will focus on identifying and driving revenue opportunities for WWE’s media and sponsorship assets in conjunction with our media distribution partners. Key Responsibilities Develop a pipeline of qualified prospects large enough to meet or exceed financial goals Leverage knowledge and relationships with brands and media agencies to develop revenue opportunities Expedite the sales cycle through an understanding of client marketing needs, WWE capabilities, and articulation of WWE’s value proposition Identify client business challenges and translate them into opportunities to sell WWE partnerships and sponsorship solutions Manage client relationships from initial pitch, through closing and transition/onboarding, and long-term strategic account growth Creatively explore upsell and packaging opportunities to create compelling co-sell offerings with our media distribution partners Inspire clients and team members by contributing creative sales ideas that impact overall goals and objectives Build deep trusted relationships/partnerships with sponsors, media agencies, and partners in order to serve their interactive marketing needs Accurately forecast revenue and proactively mediate challenges that impede sales growth Qualifications 10+ year revenue development career track focused on partnership sales with digital media expertise, preferably in consultative selling to Fortune 500 C-level decision makers and/or similar senior level agency decision makers Proven track record of successfully closing six and seven-figure media deals Solid understanding and knowledge of the sports sponsorship/media landscape including industry trends, key players, and terminology Goal-oriented outlook, with proven experience in building a pipeline of new business and exceeding established financial targets Robust analytical skills, including market strategy and a value-based selling process Highly organized and detail-oriented Excellent written and verbal communication skills Motivated by a rewarding, commission-based compensation plan Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively inform, motivate, and organize a multi-person sales team Advanced negotiating skills Must be flexible with working nights, weekends, and holidays Ability to work in Stamford (CT) and New York City Ability to travel as required by client and prospect needs Bachelor degree required Hiring Rate Minimum: $123,750 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable State/local minimum salary thresholds) Hiring Rate Maximum: $165,000 annually WWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. WWE makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. WWE also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for WWE employment candidates, please review our Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms and Conditions for this and other WWE websites, please review our Terms and Conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Company