Sponsorships & Partnerships Account Executive

Playfly Sports

Wilsonville (OR)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Playfly Sports is seeking an Account Executive, Sales & Partnership Services to join our OSAA team in Wilsonville, Oregon. This on-site role supports close enterprise partnerships and drives incremental sponsorship revenue for the high school sports property.

You will fulfill tournament operations, manage partner benefits, and develop compelling sales materials while pursuing new sponsorship opportunities with local, regional, and national companies, contributing to a culture of collaboration

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
Three years of direct sales/activation experience in the sports multi-media environment or equivalent.
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop for creating digital graphics, sponsorship presentations, venue collateral, digital campaigns, and branded visual assets.
Proficient in video editing skills using Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and digital video production workflows.
Experience with integrated and 'conceptual' sales.
Ability to generate and present ideas/concepts succinctly and provide creative solutions to prospects/clients.
Must possess organizational skills, specifically relating to managing contract fulfillment and contract proof of performance requirements.
Ability to be a self-starter.
Outstanding communication skills are essential for interactions with clients, operational leaders and other senior executives.
Ability to demonstrate professional sales presentation skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Understanding of KORE CRM tool or similar systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute fulfillment, including championship tournament operations and on-site activation
Fulfill benefits per corporate partner agreements and developing relationship between partners and the high school league
Work with the General Manager & OSAA staff in creating, planning and implementing the high school association’s sports property and Playfly Sports Properties special events
Ability to create, post and manage sponsored social media campaigns on the State Association’s Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts
Obtain and manage all necessary proof of performance records
Manage administrative tasks related to day-to-day office operations
Help develop and execute a sales plan to meet and/or exceed assigned annual revenue targets
Identify potential sponsors for the high school sports property through networking with local business partners and researching local, regional and national companies
Prospect, meet and close a significant number of new and renewal high level corporate sponsorships
Develop compelling sales presentations for new marketing partners by incorporating research, category dynamics and a clear understanding of partner’s marketing goals
Create sales proposals and draft/negotiate contracts
Research the sports sponsorship industry and stay current with relevant market trends and conditions
Represent the high school association’s sports property and Playfly Sports Properties in a professional manner
Entertain and cultivate sponsors in non-game day related events
Understand and leverage Playfly business units in order to leverage new business areas, leads, and categories
Provide dynamic integrated partnership packages with a focus on digital and mobile sales
Other job-related duties as assigned