Title: Esports Sales Coordinator
Location: Remote, Americas
Type: Full Time
Announcement No. PK-60
Who are we?
We are the Knights, a pro esports team and gaming lifestyle brand that develops innovative events and products to inspire competition and create community. Founded in 2017, the Knights is forging a new path in disrupting the current esports industry landscape by using data to help drive business success. By championing our values of excellence, sportsmanship, and a fighting spirit, the Knights strive to thrive and transform into a recognized category leader.
The Opportunity:
Do you have a passion for making connections with others and managing relationships? Do you love to transform big challenges into business opportunities? Are you someone who thrives when working in a fast-paced collaborative environment? Do you have valuable knowledge and experience in Esports? If your answer is yes, you could be a perfect fit for our Business Development Coordinator role available at the Knights, where you will make a real impact through your work on projects and involvement in the gaming community.
Daily Responsibilities:
Seek new sponsors to establish long-term relationships with the company.
Strategically pursue new opportunities and partnerships, manage sales, promote Knights Products, and significantly increase revenue, thereby strengthening the company's market position.
Oversee the planning and implementation of business plans for the penetration of new markets.
Manage the sales and marketing functions of a business to maximize returns and expand a business brand.
Conduct negotiations to determine contract terms and ensure profitable deals
Collaborate with company top executives to set business objectives and development goals
Set up meetings with customers to deliver sales pitches and conduct sales of company products and services.
Conduct market research to identify developments/changes in industry trends in order to make necessary adjustments.
Establish strategic partnerships with other companies to leverage their network
Oversee the interviewing, recruitment, and training of business development personnel
Review the current approach to business development and make changes where necessary
Assign sales quota and target to the business development team and sales/marketing units
Offer incentives to high-performing staff to encourage sales performance in an organization
Ensure business processes and standards are in accordance with regulations and policies set by appropriate authorities
Ensure departmental goals are in line with the company's growth strategy.
Update new business development activities in the CRM system
Oversee the entire sales process, from prospecting to closing deals.
Ideally, you have:
Bachelorβs Degree in marketing, sales, or relevant area of study
1+ years of experience in Esports and the Esports/Gaming Industry is a MUST.
2+ years of experience in sales at an esports company.
High-level organization skills
Previous experience in an agency (preferred).
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize goals
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to work evenings and weekends, based on business needs.
Must be able to take the initiative, multi-task, and independently complete tasks and projects
Must maintain a positive, professional attitude always and be receptive to input and constructive criticism
Experience with communication / social platforms such as Discord and Linkedin
Experience developing presentations in Google slides; graphic design skills for proposal creation are a plus
Fluent in English
Earn bonus points if you are:
A quick-thinking self-starter with a passion for games
Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment
An independent person who likes to create new initiatives and see them come to life
Additional information
Remote
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): Pittsburgh Knights provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.