New York Digital Sports Sales Lead — Commission-Based

Footballco; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Footballco in New York City seeks a Sales Manager to drive the US region. You will promote our media and content propositions to agencies and brands, secure briefs, and lead a regional sales team in building a high growth pipeline.

Collaborate with Strategy and Content teams to align commercial goals with editorial output, identify opportunities around major tournaments, and nurture long-term relationships with NY-based agencies and clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years Digital media agency and client-direct sales experience.
• Demonstrated ability to make 10+ sales calls per week and a solid reputation in the market as a consultative seller.
• Multiple contacts across the US media agency and client landscape, with an emphasis on New York-based agencies.
• Proven record in driving revenue from new spenders and converting them to repeat spenders.
• Experience in pitching complex branded content partnerships, video, unique ad formats and standard media.
• Preferably: Work within the soccer space, or sports industry at-large, with a working knowledge of the vast US media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Promote Footballco’s media, content and strategy propositions to relevant media agency and client contacts with regular calls, meetings and proactive work
• Secure briefs and work with our Strategy Team to produce first class proposals and win business
• Manage campaigns, upsell where possible and secure repeat business
• Identify opportunities and develop media and branded content packages around major soccer tournaments and editorial tentpoles
• Work in collaboration with our global sales organization to target relevant US-based brand leads and ensure we are communicating with all key decision makers globally, with agencies and clients alike

Skills

Digital media sales

Client management

New York market knowledge

Negotiation

Prospecting

Job description

Footballco in New York City seeks a Sales Manager to drive the US region. You will promote our media and content propositions to agencies and brands, secure briefs, and lead a regional sales team in building a high growth pipeline.

Collaborate with Strategy and Content teams to align commercial goals with editorial output, identify opportunities around major tournaments, and nurture long-term relationships with NY-based agencies and clients.