Allied Esports is seeking a Sponsorship Sales Manager. The position is based in the HyperX Arena in Las Vegas and will play a critical role in the future growth and success of the company.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive partnership and business development strategies to increase revenue
Structure, negotiate, and close new partnership deals
Manage and grow existing relationships with partners to maximize value on all sides
Prioritize and manage multiple sales prospects simultaneously and follow up on pitches in a timely manner
Manage client's overall expectations and provide continuously holistic context to the progress made. Create and develop new platforms for Partners to brand, engage, and activate
Examine industry-wide best practices and new ideas for implementation
In partnership with marketing, create product marketing strategy to establish Roc Nation as a thought leader and go-to partner
Actively participate in agency brainstorm sessions, on topics and clients, throughout the organization
Other duties as assigned
Position Qualifications:
Business degree with 5+ years of sponsorship sales experience
Must have strong organizational skills
Clear understanding of the sports business landscape and media marketplace
Ability to translate consumer insights and market trends into business strategies
Strong problem solving / analytical skills with a solution-oriented attitude
Excellent oral and written presentation / “storytelling” skills
Must be highly organized with the ability to multitask and manage business relationships in a professional and confidential manner
Ability to work nights/weekends/flexible schedule
High energy team player who has a personality that thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment