Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $50,000.00 - $60,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) savings plan
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
Job Description
This job opportunity is offered by a company specializing in managing and capitalizing on corporate partnerships across diverse business lines such as intellectual property, experiential marketing, media, branding, signage, hospitality, events, and promotions. The company operates within sectors like entertainment, sports, and media, focusing on creating impactful marketing partnerships that drive measurable revenue and brand engagement. This position is a full-time role that combines a base salary with commission opportunities, reflecting both stability and performance-based rewards.
The position of Partnerships Sales Manager is vital within the organizational structure, reporting directly to regional leadership while managing local operational sales an... Show More
The position of Partnerships Sales Manager is vital within the organizational structure, reporting directly to regional leadership while managing local operational sales an... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor degree or equivalent training and experience
- 3-5 years of sales experience in athletics, entertainment, media or sponsorship sales
- proven track record in corporate partnership development
- strong negotiation skills
- ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
- excellent communication and presentation skills
- ability to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and holidays
- proficiency preferred in CRM tools such as Salesforce or KORE
- self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team
- strong time management and organizational skills
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor degree or the equivalent training and experience
- 3-5 years of sales experience with emphasis in college or pro athletics, entertainment, larger market media (TV, radio) and/or sponsorship sales
- proven track record of developing and managing highly strategic corporate partnerships
- strong prospecting, analytical, presentation and communication skills
- proven success in establishing and meeting challenging sales objectives in a high profile, competitive marketplace
- comfortable managing tight deadlines and meeting aggressive sales goals and expectations
- strong professional relationship skills
- ability to establish and maintain long-term strategic relationship with corporate clients, direct reports and co-workers
- must be a skilled negotiator with the ability to effectively represent the standards and philosophy of the department
- strong time management and organizational skills
- experience with Salesforce/KORE (CRM) is preferred
- able to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings
- must be highly self-motivated and adept at working both independently and as part of a team
- manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- ability to work nights, all events, weekends, events and holidays as required
Job Duties
- Responsible for establishing new marketing partnerships to achieve annual revenue goals
- conduct cold calls as a way of securing appointments to sell to new prospects among local and national companies
- meet with corporate partners and outside agencies at their place of work to get all branding created and placed in a timely manner
- analyze specific marketing needs of prospects based on partner objectives, market strategies, category potential, activation potential and financials
- support and work closely with regional management and on-site local management
- effectively present proposals in front of individuals and large groups
- leverage your passion and empathy to develop a long-term business partnership between your client and the venues
- communicate well across all areas of the company including broadcast, accounting, marketing, community relations and ticket operations
- work closely with the Event Services and Marketing teams to ensure that current clients receive superior service and fulfillment of each contract
- prepare advertising, sponsorship and premium seating contracts and addenda
- identify issues with contract language
- address issues with and make recommendations for resolution
- negotiate corporate sales pricing and other rates as required
- oversee event and premium seating staff to ensure excellent game/event day experiences
- develop sales action plans to ensure hitting budget goals, including new cash partnerships
- prospect, sell, cultivate, and maintain the corporate sponsorships for the venues in both new and renewal business
- oversee the service of corporate partnerships through various means including direct contact, newsletters, partner gatherings and client entertainment events
- develop relationships with brands in region for potential synergy across OVG portfolio
- work with outside agencies to get all corporate partnerships signage created and placed
- responsible for creating year-end recaps of season for corporate partners
- service all corporate sponsorships through various means including direct contact, newsletters, corporate partner gatherings, etc.
- create and present integrated marketing packages using traditional, digital and other non-traditional marketing channels to meet client's objectives
- work and attend events, promotions, and OVG Corporate Sales events
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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