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Director, Global Partnerships – WWE
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Who We Are WWE® is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV‑PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, The CW and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video‑on‑demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select occupy markets. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com andppers corporate.wwe.com. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull‑riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year‑round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry‑leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.
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 accomplish.
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 clientsාව 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签到 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
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Business Development and Sales
Industries Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Media Production, and Entertainment Providers;br>
EEO Statement 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 Candidate Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms and Conditions for this and other WWE websites, please review our Terms and Conditions.
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Director, Global Partnerships
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WWE
Who We Are WWE® is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV‑PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, The CW and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video‑on‑demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select occupy markets. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com andppers corporate.wwe.com. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull‑riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year‑round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry‑leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.
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 accomplish.
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 clientsාව 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签到 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
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Business Development and Sales
Industries Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Media Production, and Entertainment Providers;br>
EEO Statement 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 Candidate Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms and Conditions for this and other WWE websites, please review our Terms and Conditions.
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