Sales manager new york

Sales Manager - New York

SOLIVE is the first live social media publishing tool developed for the sports industry, allowing to generate and publish on demand graphics and visuals of live game facts in real time, on all social media network (Facebook, Twitter, Sina Weibo, Tencent Weibo and soon Instagram), simultaneously and in any language. SOLIVE increases fan engagement, boosts social audiences, drives brand relevance and exposure, and allows to generate more revenues during live sports. SOLIVE is a Paris-based French tech who has ambitious global growth plans. Paris-Saint-Germain, Manchester City, French Football Federation and EDF, among others, are already using SOLIVE.
SOLIVE offers an entrepreneurial work environment, where employees are expected to work independently, quickly take on responsibility and directly contribute to our growth and success. We are dedicated to building a team of highly talented individuals who will, as a team, help implement our growth plans. Are you a doer looking to leave your mark in the sports industry ? Have a passion for sports & digital ? Have a few years of experience and something to prove? If so lets chat!
The Position

We are currently seeking a Sales Manager responsible for driving SOLIVE sales in the US. SOLIVE targets 4 segments of the sports industry : right-holders (teams, leagues, event organizers, etc), brands (sponsor activation programs), media and broadcasters and athletes / players. This role will report directly to the Paris-based Managing Director Global Sales and Marketing and is located in Midtown Manhattan.
Responsibilities

Close new business by aggressively reaching out to prospective clients
Manage your sales pipeline and develop a strategy for long-term sustained success
Conduct calls and in person meetings
Create proposals and presentations
Collaborate closely with the Paris-based account management team to build and maintain relationships with clients
Education, Experience and Skills:

3-5 years of experience in selling digital solutions in the sports industry

Has existing relationships with rights holders, brands, media or sports agents

Proven track record of meeting/exceeding targets

Excellent sales, negotiation and communication skills

Self motivated & thorough

Experienced at building effective relationships (both externally & internally)

Excellent written and oral communication

Target driven and proven self-starter with ability to deliver on targets without constant supervision

Ability to work in a fast paced environment and demonstrated ability to multi-task and think creatively

Solid understanding of the sports industry and of social media issues

Good sense of humor and likes working in an unstructured, fast paced environment

Willingness to travel

Flexibility to work across different time zones

BA/BS degree with a strong academic record
Cover Letter, resume and current salary must be sent at hello@solive.biz under the reference SMUS