Adobe Photoshop, Analysis Skills, Baseball, Brand Marketing (Branding), Cold Calling Skills, Communication Skills, Corporate Funding, Corporate Sales, Customer Support/Service, Establish Priorities, Fundraising, Inventory Management, Marketing, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Online Advertising, Online Promotions, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Relationship Marketing, Revenue Growth, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Sales, Sales Management, Sports, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Kansas City, KS
POSTED
12 days ago
Sales Executive – Minor League Baseball - Kansas City Monarchs
Job Title: Sales Executive
Summary: The Sales Executive is responsible for developing, managing and closing corporate sponsorships, group ticket sales, and full and partial season ticket sales for the Team. This person should be an outgoing, energetic and creative sales professional who is a clear self-starter with strong sales and relationship skills. This sales professional will be tasked with integrating signage, promotions, internet advertising, hospitality, tickets, marketing resources, and all other team assets to develop and sell innovative corporate marketing relationships and reports to the sales manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identify and solicit new local and regional corporate partners for the organization.
Develop customized sponsorship programs using inventory controlled by the organization to generate net revenue and meet the needs of clients
Identify and solicit new season ticket sales, group ticket sales and fundraisers
Daily reporting of sales and goals
Assist with the development and implementation of in game promotions
Implement sponsorships during all 70 home games
Manage the implementation of all corporate contracts and ensure all sponsorships are completely fulfilled
Responsible for creating and delivering proofs of performance to all corporate partners
Provide excellent customer service and hospitality to all clients
Other related duties as required.
Responsible for creating new sales inventory.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Two plus years of sales experience in sports
Excellent, proven cold calling skills
High level of integrity
Strong negotiating skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize goals
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Technically proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, and Access)
Strong skills in PowerPoint and Photoshop
Strong analytical skills
Strong team work skills as well as the ability to work independently and self-motivate
Strong time management and organizational skills
Strong presentation skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Being able to think outside the box
Ability to attend company events
Ability to work in fast paced environment
Ability to work long hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays
Outcome:
· Manage the corporate sales dollars
· Manage the inventory of corporate sales (billboards, program, radio)
· Proofs of performance
· Sales Presentations
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.