ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, SPONSORSHIP SALES (UCF SPORTS PROPERTIES) Position Available In Orange, Florida

Account Executive, Sponsorship Sales (UCF Sports Properties)
Playfly Sports – Entry Level
Orlando • FL

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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, SPONSORSHIP SALES

(UCF

SPORTS PROPERTIES

) Orlando, FL On-Site

THE RUNDOWN

Playfly Sports is looking for an Account Executive, Sponsorship Sales to join our team in Orlando, FL. The Account Executive, Sponsorship Sales will assist the Assistant General Manager to pitch and close enterprise partnership agreements between the university & Playfly. This role will also be responsible for generating incremental sponsorship revenue to meet and exceed individual and team goals. Lastly, this role will interact with and support current clients and sponsors during game day and non-sporting events.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

Assist in developing and executing a sales plan to meet individual and team revenue targets
Identify and perform outreach to potential sponsors for the university sports property through networking with the university stakeholders and business partners, researching local, regional and national companies
Prospect, meet, and close new and renewal corporate sponsorships
Develop and present compelling sales decks and presentations for new marketing partners
Create sales proposals and draft/negotiate contracts
Entertain and cultivate sponsors in non-game related settings
Represent the university sports property, the university, and Playfly Sports Properties in a professional manner
Research sports sponsorship industry and stay current with relevant market trends and conditions
Provide dynamic integrated partnership packages with a focus on digital and mobile sales
Support team members with contract deliverables to ensure best-in-class experience for university partners and sponsors
Other job-related duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Bachelor’s degree required
1-2 years of sales experience required; Experience with integrated and “conceptual” sales preferred
Proven experience meeting assigned sales quota
Ability to generate and present ideas and concepts succinctly and provide creative solutions to prospects and clients
Proficient professional sales presentation skills
Outstanding communication skills are essential for interactions with clients, operational leaders and other senior executives
Passionate about the college sports and athletics industry

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
Must be able to work nights and weekends around sporting events

WHAT WE DO

Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. The company introduces high school and college students to career development opportunities in esports through Playfly Esports, operators of North America’s largest college esports league. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com

WHAT WE STAND FOR

At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it’s just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.

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 We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time. Equal Opportunity Employer
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