Sales Executive

ADN Group; Remote; USD 50,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A sports industry company is seeking a motivated Sales Executive / Business Developer to identify and pursue new business opportunities with universities and professional sports teams. The ideal candidate should have a passion for sports and a proven track record in sales management, particularly engaging VP- and Director-level clients. Responsibilities include developing sales proposals, attending trade shows, and performing cold calls to generate leads. A strong command of tools like Salesforce and QuickBooks is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working from an existing sales list.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and results-driven.
• Ability to execute cold-call strategy efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive sales proposals for prospective customers.
• Engage with existing customers and colleges.
• Perform high-volume cold calls to generate new leads.

Skills

Passion for sports

Sales strategy

Communication skills

Tools

Salesforce

QuickBooks

Job description

Sports Venue Padding, Inc. (SVP) is seeking a driven Sales Executive / Business Developer with a passion for sports. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated “hunter” capable of identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, particularly with Division 1, 2, and 3 universities and professional sports teams. This role requires discipline, persistence, and the ability to engage with VP- and Director-level clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive sales proposals for prospective customers
• Create marketing and social media communications programs targeted at colleges, universities, and sports teams
• Engage with existing customers, including catalog distribution accounts, dealers, franchises, and digital print clients as needed
• Travel nationwide (as approved by VP of Sales) to meet potential clients and confirm venue measurements
• Attend and participate in industry trade shows (approximately four per year)
• Perform high-volume cold calls to generate new leads and grow business

Qualifications

• Passion for sports and ability to relate to clients in the sports industry
• Understanding of budget differences between D1, D2, and D3 schools
• Experience working from an existing sales list
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and results-driven (“fire in the belly”)
• Experience interacting with VP- and Director-level clients
• Experience in proposal management and sales ranging from $50K-$300K
• Ability to plan and execute regional travel and cold-call strategy efficiently

Preferred Skills & Tools

• Salesforce (CRM) experience for business development
• QuickBooks for quotes and enterprise actions
• Proven sales and business development experience
• Strong communication and presentation skills