Vice President, Brand Partnerships

The College Sports Company; United States; Vor Ort; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The College Sports Company is seeking a VP, Brand Partnerships to drive revenue by selling integrated marketing campaigns to national and regional brands across digital, social and live event platforms.

You will identify prospects, develop tailored proposals, close deals, and manage ongoing partner relationships, collaborating with marketing and content teams to deliver campaigns that resonate with the college sports audience and drive measurable results.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in sales or business development, preferably in sports marketing, media or advertising.

Aufgaben

• Identify, prospect and secure new business with national and regional brands, pitching tailored marketing campaigns that align with College Sports Company's offerings
• Develop and present compelling proposals, including sponsorship packages, digital campaigns and event activations, to meet clients' marketing objectives
• Achieve and exceed individual sales targets through proactive outreach, relationship building and strategic account management
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with brand partners, serving as their primary point of contact during the sales process
• Collaborate with the Director of Integrated Marketing to craft customized campaign ideas that resonate with brand goals and the college sports audience
• Represent College Sports Company at industry events, trade shows and networking opportunities to generate leads and build brand visibility
• Work closely with the integrated marketing and content teams to ensure a seamless handoff of sold campaigns for execution
• Track and report on sales pipeline, client interactions and campaign performance using CRM tools

Jobbeschreibung

The College Sports Company (CSC) builds media networks for college athletic departments, with student-athletes as the talent. We package podcasts, social series and other original content for national brands and share the revenue with our partner schools, including Michigan, Penn State, Tennessee and BYU.

The Role

The VP, Brand Partnerships will drive revenue by selling integrated marketing campaigns to national and regional brands, leveraging College Sports Company's platforms, including digital, social and live events. This role calls for a proactive sales professional with a knack for building relationships, understanding brand needs and closing deals in the fast-paced sports marketing landscape.

What You'll Do

• Identify, prospect and secure new business with national and regional brands, pitching tailored marketing campaigns that align with College Sports Company's offerings


• Develop and present compelling proposals, including sponsorship packages, digital campaigns and event activations, to meet clients' marketing objectives


• Achieve and exceed individual sales targets through proactive outreach, relationship building and strategic account management


• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with brand partners, serving as their primary point of contact during the sales process


• Collaborate with the Director of Integrated Marketing to craft customized campaign ideas that resonate with brand goals and the college sports audience


• Represent College Sports Company at industry events, trade shows and networking opportunities to generate leads and build brand visibility


• Work closely with the integrated marketing and content teams to ensure a seamless handoff of sold campaigns for execution


• Track and report on sales pipeline, client interactions and campaign performance using CRM tools

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in sales or business development, preferably in sports marketing, media or advertising. Startup sales experience is a major plus


• A proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets, with experience selling to national and regional brands


• A strong understanding of the college sports industry and its appeal to brand sponsors


• Self-motivated and results-driven, able to thrive in a fast-paced, target-oriented environment