Sports Media Sales Account Executive (Hybrid, MN)

SportsTechJobs; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Playfly Sports is seeking an Account Executive, Media Sales in Minneapolis, MN, hybrid. You will drive local and regional ad sales across Twins broadcasts, TV and streaming platforms, focusing on new business and client relationships.

You’ll work with agencies and direct clients to craft customized media solutions, leveraging data to support proposals and maximize revenue opportunities in the Twins media portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Sports Media, Communications, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of professional sales experience; 3–5 years preferred.
• Experience in media sales or corporate partnerships, especially local/regional sports media, streaming, or sponsorship inventory.
• Strong understanding of the sports industry and Minneapolis market preferred.
• Ability to prospect, develop new business opportunities, build a sales pipeline, and close revenue-generating partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage competing priorities across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sales analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive Revenue Growth: generate new and incremental advertising and sponsorship revenue across Minnesota Twins assets.
• Develop New Business: identify, prospect, pursue, and close opportunities with agencies and direct clients.
• Build Strategic Client Relationships: establish relationships with agencies, direct clients, and decision-makers in the Minneapolis market.
• Create Customized Media Solutions: develop compelling media packages across Twins TV, Twins.TV, and assets.

Skills

Sales experience

Agency relationships

Prospecting

CRM skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Playfly Sports is seeking an Account Executive, Media Sales in Minneapolis, MN, hybrid. You will drive local and regional ad sales across Twins broadcasts, TV and streaming platforms, focusing on new business and client relationships.

You’ll work with agencies and direct clients to craft customized media solutions, leveraging data to support proposals and maximize revenue opportunities in the Twins media portfolio.