Associate, Ad Sales
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Location: This position is based at our Hanover, MD headquarters, min. 4 days per week in-office required
About Us
Next Level Sports & Entertainment (NLSE) is the premier multi-sports and entertainment content provider, reaching over 15 million U.S. homes and audiences worldwide. As the only minority-owned 24/7 linear sports platform in the U.S., we deliver a wide spectrum of programming—from live game broadcasts and highlight reels to original shows, documentaries, and digital-first content.
At NLSE, we celebrate the diversity of sports and the passion of their fans. Our mission is to inspire, connect, and showcase stories that matter—whether it’s the grit of high school football, the artistry of global basketball, or the energy of esports.
Why Join Us?
Our culture is built on inclusion, teamwork, and innovation. We encourage growth by offering career advancement opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a healthy work-life balance. You’ll be joining a team of forward-thinkers, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, and making an impact on the future of sports media.
Job Description
The Associate, Ad Sales will support NLSE’s ad sales team by assisting in the execution of advertising partnerships, client communications, and sales operations. This entry-level position is ideal for a motivated self-starter who is eager to learn the business of sports media sales and grow into a client-facing revenue role.
Responsibilities
- Assist the sales team with prospect research, client outreach, and scheduling meetings.
- Help prepare proposals, presentations, and media kits tailored to client needs.
- Maintain sales databases, track campaigns, and ensure accurate reporting.
- Coordinate with internal teams (programming, marketing, production) to support the delivery of advertising campaigns.
- Monitor campaign performance and compile reports for clients and internal stakeholders.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the sales leadership team.
- Stay current on sports media trends, advertising innovations, and competitive landscape.
- Contribute ideas for and create collateral for sponsorship packages, branded content, and ad opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field (internship or equivalent experience in sales/marketing a plus).
- Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with CRM or sales software is a plus.
- Eagerness to learn advertising sales and sports media business.
- Team player with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
- Passion for sports and entertainment.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy:
Next Level provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.