Account Executive, Sponsorship Sales

Account Executive, Sponsorship SalesVillanova, PAOn-SitePlayfly Sports is looking for an Account Executive, Sponsorship Sales to join our team in Villanova.The Account Executive, Sponsorship Sales will assist the General Manager to pitch and close enterprise partnership agreements between the university & Playfly. This role will also be responsible to generate incremental sponsorship revenue to meet and exceed individual and team goals. Lastly, this role will interact with and support current clients and sponsors during game day and non-sporting events.What You'll AccomplishAssist in developing and executing a sales plan to meet individual and team revenue targetsIdentify and perform outreach to potential sponsors for the university sports property through networking with the university stakeholders and business partners, researching local, regional and national companiesProspect, meet, and close new and renewal corporate sponsorshipsDevelop and present compelling sales decks and presentations for new marketing partnersCreate sales proposals and draft/negotiate contractsEntertain and cultivate sponsors in non-game related settingsRepresent the university sports property, the university, and Playfly Sports Properties in a professional mannerResearch sports sponsorship industry and stay current with relevant market trends and conditionsProvide dynamic integrated partnership packages with a focus on digital and mobile salesSupport team members with contract deliverables to ensure best-in-class experience for university partners and sponsorsOther job-related duties as assignedWhat You'll BringBachelor's degree required1-2 years of sales experience required; Experience with integrated and "conceptual" sales preferredProven experience meeting assigned sales quotaAbility to generate and present ideas and concepts succinctly and provide creative solutions to prospects and clientsProficient professional sales presentation skillsOutstanding communication skills are essential for interactions with clients, operational leaders and other senior executivesPassionate about the college sports and athletics industryTravel, Lifting, Physical RequirementsAbility to lift up to 50 lbs.Ability to sit, stand, and walk-up stairsBe available to travel for client presentationsMust be able to work nights and weekends around sporting eventsWhat We DoPlayfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.comWhat We Stand ForAt 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 StatementPlayfly 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. 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