Account Executive, Sponsorship Sales (Cougar Sports Properties)
Playfly Sports, Pullman, WA, United States
Account Executive, Sponsorship Sales (CoAg? )
Pullman, WA (Hybrid)
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Playfly Sports is looking for an Account Executive, Sponsorship Sales to join our team in Pullman, Washington at Washington State University. The Account Executive will assist the General Manager to pitch and close enterprise partnership agreements between the university & Playfly as an individual contributor. This role will be responsible for generating incremental sponsorship revenue to meet and exceed individual and team goals, as well as manage assigned renewal accounts. The role will also interact with and support current clients and sponsors during game day and non-sporting events.
What You’ll Accomplish
Assist in developing and executing a sales plan to meet individual and team revenue targets
Identify and perform outreach to potential sponsors for the university sports property through networking with university stakeholders and business partners, researching local, regional and national companies
Prospect, meet, and close new and renewal corporate sponsorships towards individual sales goal
Develop and present compelling sales decks and presentations for new marketing partners
Create sales proposals and draft
egotiate contracts Entertain and cultivate sponsors in non-game related settings Represent the university sports property, the university, and Playfly Sports Properties in a professional manner Research sports sponsorship industry and stay current with relevant market trends and conditions Provide dynamic integrated partnership packages with a focus on digital and mobile sales Support team members with contract deliverables to ensure best-in-class experience for university partners and sponsors Other job-related duties as assigned What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree required 1-2 years of sales experience required; experience with integrated and "conceptual" sales preferred Proven experience meeting assigned sales quota Ability to generate and present ideas and concepts succinctly and provide creative solutions to prospects and clients Proficient professional sales presentation skills Outstanding communication skills are essential for interactions with clients, operational leaders and other senior executives Passionate about the college sports and athletics industry Travel, Lifting, Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to sit, stand, and walk up stairs Be available to travel for client presentations Must be able to work nights and weekends around sporting events Compensation Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The Base Pay Range For This Role Is $70,000—$75,000 USD. 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, affectionate 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 recruiting@playfly.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr
egotiate contracts Entertain and cultivate sponsors in non-game related settings Represent the university sports property, the university, and Playfly Sports Properties in a professional manner Research sports sponsorship industry and stay current with relevant market trends and conditions Provide dynamic integrated partnership packages with a focus on digital and mobile sales Support team members with contract deliverables to ensure best-in-class experience for university partners and sponsors Other job-related duties as assigned What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree required 1-2 years of sales experience required; experience with integrated and "conceptual" sales preferred Proven experience meeting assigned sales quota Ability to generate and present ideas and concepts succinctly and provide creative solutions to prospects and clients Proficient professional sales presentation skills Outstanding communication skills are essential for interactions with clients, operational leaders and other senior executives Passionate about the college sports and athletics industry Travel, Lifting, Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to sit, stand, and walk up stairs Be available to travel for client presentations Must be able to work nights and weekends around sporting events Compensation Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The Base Pay Range For This Role Is $70,000—$75,000 USD. 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, affectionate 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 recruiting@playfly.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr