Account Executive for Creighton Sports Properties

Creighton University • Omaha, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Account Executive for Creighton Sports Properties, in support of the General Manager of Creighton Sports Properties, will build and maintain positive working relationships with local, regional, and national businesses on behalf of Creighton University athletics. This individual will be expected to develop and maintain a robust portfolio of existing accounts. Along with the management of current accounts, this individual will also be expected to assist in the development of new business with the goal of maximizing revenue while also successfully bolstering the brands of new and existing corporate partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College/University.
• 1-3 years in sales, marketing, account management and/or brand management.
• Ability to analyze a partner’s marketing/branding needs based on their marketing targets and objectives, and craft an integrated solution to meet those needs.
• Proven track record of sales success and innovative sponsorship package development.
• Knowledge of sports and stadium sponsorships; including promotions, events, brands and media.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships and interact with internal and external clients across all levels.
• Strong work ethic, time management, ability to manage multiple priorities, displaying strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail and desire to develop professionally.
• Always maintain a positive and professional demeanor.
• Ability to always maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as the event calendar requires.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Understanding of Creighton University’s mission, vision and values along with a commitment to work for the betterment of others.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the portfolio of existing corporate accounts by maintaining consistent and professional relationships with stakeholders, drafting and coordinating agreements, managing relevant information in a database, assisting in the fulfillment of advertising, marketing, and promotional benefits, collaborating with the General Manager and other team members for sponsor activations and entertainment, anticipating and resolving issues, capturing proof of performance examples, providing fulfillment summaries, and working with existing sponsor businesses to grow and extend partnerships.
• Maximize revenue from new corporate partners by assisting the General Manager in all facets of the individual sale cycle including prospecting, researching, qualifying leads, securing appointments, ideating sponsorship solutions, developing and presenting proposals, negotiation, and contract generation and execution.
• Other duties as assigned by the General Manager of Creighton Sports Properties or Deputy Athletic Director of External Operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level