Account Executive, Sales & Partnerships Services (ECU)

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, SALES & PARTNERSHIP SERVICES
Greenville, NC

On-site

THE RUNDOWN
Playfly Sports is looking for an Account Executive, Sales & Partnership Services to join our team in NC. The candidate must be driven and coachable to execute the Playfly Sports Properties revenue model and to understand the distinctive relationship with the collegiate association. This role will work with the General Manager to pitch and close enterprise partnership agreements. This role will generate incremental sponsorship revenue to meet and exceed individual and team goals. The position will assist in managing the day‑to‑day operations of the college sports property. The candidate will uphold and support the team leading by example with a focus on a culture of hard work and creativity – always building team belief.

What You’ll Accomplish

Execute fulfillment, including gameday operations and on‑site activation

Fulfill benefits per corporate partner agreements and developing relationship between partners and the college property

Work with the General Manager in creating, planning and implementing the college sports property and Playfly Sports Properties special events

Ability to create, post and manage sponsored social media campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts

Obtain and manage all necessary proof of performance records

Manage administrative tasks related to day‑to‑day office operations

Help develop and execute a sales plan to meet and/or exceed assigned annual revenue targets

Identify potential sponsors for the sports property through networking with local business partners and researching local, regional and national companies

Prospect, meet and close a significant number of new and renewal high‑level corporate sponsorships

Develop compelling sales presentations for new marketing partners by incorporating research, category dynamics and a clear understanding of partner’s marketing goals

Create sales proposals and draft
egotiate contracts

Research the sports sponsorship industry and stay current with relevant market trends and conditions

Represent the college sports property and Playfly Sports Properties in a professional manner

Entertain and cultivate sponsors in non‑game‑day related events

Understand and leverage Playfly business units in order to leverage new business areas, leads, and categories

Provide dynamic integrated partnership packages with a focus on digital and mobile sales

Other job‑related duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree required

Three years of direct sales experience in the sports multi‑media environment or equivalent field preferred

Experience with integrated and “conceptual” sales

Ability to generate and present ideas/concepts succinctly and provide creative solutions to prospects/clients

Must possess organizational skills, specifically relating to managing contract fulfillment and contract proof of performance requirements

Ability to be a self‑starter

Outstanding communication skills are essential for interactions with clients, operational leaders and other senior executives

Ability to demonstrate professional sales presentation skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Photoshop skills preferred

Understanding of KORE sales program or similar systems preferred

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, championships, and other events

Be available for event days, including nights and weekends, in correlation to the client fulfillment responsibilities of the property

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, 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. 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.

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