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SwagUp

Account Manager - Sports Properties

SwagUp, New York, New York, us, 10261

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ABOUT BDA BDA brings the world’s biggest brands to life through promotional merchandise. Fortune 500 companies and major sports leagues and teams come to us looking to connect with their consumers on an emotional level. We create three-dimensional advertising that people invite into their homes, offices, cars and classrooms. We let people see, touch, feel, own and interact with a brand in a way no other marketing permits. It’s what we like to call the Power of Merchandise.

We give our team members the creative freedom and foster the entrepreneurial spirit necessary to champion our clients’ branding goals utilizing cutting edge ideas. Our people are our No. 1 asset, and we remain committed to making our company a great place to work for our team and family.

We take great pride in our company culture—one that inspires teamwork, fun and excellence across our organization. We’re energetic people who love what we do—churning out more than 50 million units each year for the world’s most admired brands in a fun, fast paced environment that rewards high achievement.

WORK LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

BDA is based in

New York, NY (Midtown South)

and offers a flexible onsite schedule of onsite 4 days per week, with 1 day remote.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop branded merchandise solutions taking into account clients’ promotional objectives, target audience, budget and deadline constraints to offer tailored promotional merchandise solutions

Develop, Manage and Execute strategic account plans, presentations and pitches for client opportunities

Managing large-scale property-wide activations, such as championship promotions or jewel events (e.g., Olympics, All-Star Games, World Series, Super Bowl).

Ensure compliance with licensing agreements

Develop and nurture long‑term relationships with existing clients serving as main point of contact addressing their inquiries promptly and professionally

Advise clients on the most suitable merchandise solutions that align with their marketing goals and brand image while integrating the various service units of BDA.

Remain current on all merchandise and cultural trends to enhance our offerings and maintain a competitive edge

Coordinate and collaborate with client service coordinators, production associates, and other cross‑functional teams (design, logistics, purchasing etc.) to deliver on spec and on time

Monitor client satisfaction at all levels and address any issues to ensure a high level of customer retention

Meet and exceed assigned sales targets and contribute to BDA’s revenue growth while working within assigned budgets and forecasts. Deliver results by achieving short and long‑term sales and profitability goals

JOB SKILLS AND TRAITS

Creativity and experience in merchandise

Ability to come up with out‑of‑the‑box, fresh new ideas

Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple clients and orders simultaneously

Fast paced, deadline driven multi‑tasker

Coachable and loves to learn and grow new skills

Energetic self‑starter who exudes accountability, urgency and passion

Team player

Strong interpersonal, communication, customer service and presentation skills to build and maintain client relationships effectively

Possess strong financial acumen with an understanding of calculating financial data such as margins & discounts to ensure profitable sales results

Exceptional negotiation and problem‑solving abilities

QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years proven experience in sales, account management, or a customer facing role

Proven track record of increasing sales and business opportunities through client development

Proficient in MS Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

Proficiency in using CRM software and other relevant tools for sales and order management (Salesforce preferred)

Promotional merchandise experience strongly preferred but not required

We are pleased to share the base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000. If you are hired at BDA, your compensation will be determined based on factors that may include geographic location, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any offer. In the spirit of pay transparency, the range listed is the full base salary range for the role and hiring at the top of the range would not be typical, in order to allow for future salary growth. The range listed is just one component of BDA’s total compensation and rewards programs, which includes: robust PTO; vacation, a paid volunteer day, holidays and summer Fridays, Benefits; medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, 401k; tuition reimbursement, mental health and financial wellness programs and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement. Certain revenue-generating positions may be eligible for incentive compensation.

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