Director of Corporate Partnership Sales & Activation

ASM Global • Fresno, CA

90d • $68,640 - $85,000

About The Position

The Director of Sales will plan, direct, and implement sponsorship sales. The Director of Sales will focus on cultivating new sponsorship business for Save Mart Center, in addition to maintaining and growing the current client base and ensuring client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sales, team leadership and excellent communication skills, a client-focused mentality, strong work ethic, and an ability to balance many tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Minimum of five (5) years in the field of venue, property or rights holder sponsorship sales; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel via air and auto required.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the principles, practices, and terminology of sponsorship sales.
• Strong communication and presentation skills both written and oral, with a proven ability to listen attentively and adapt messaging to different audiences.
• Proven ability to drive a sale from prospecting and presenting through closing, including experience managing high-level negotiations with C-suite executives and securing large dollar sponsorships.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to represent the company’s values and brand consistently in client and community settings.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to maintain a productive, team-oriented relationship with staff, clients and client agencies.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results.
• Build and maintain long-term, consultative relationships with senior-level decision makers to secure high-value, multi-year sponsorship agreements.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with all stakeholders including clients, agencies and employees.

Responsibilities

• Establish and deliver on sponsorship sales goals to increase and improve the Save Mart Center profitably while driving annual recurring net revenues.
• Develop and execute sales plans and programs, both short and long range, to ensure the growth and expansion of revenues.
• Research, analyze and monitor financial, technological and demographic factors to ensure that market opportunities are maximized.
• Develop and recommend pricing strategies for the organization that drive sustainable, profitable growth in sponsorship over the short, medium and long run.
• Prepare bi-weekly reports on sales revenue pipeline and projections.
• Utilize the Company’s preferred CRM platform to determine best contacts, strategies, and solutions for prospective sponsors.
• Conduct market analysis and devise strategies for generating new business.
• Develop new accounts, maintain existing accounts, and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue goals and maximize profits for the arena while maintaining client satisfaction.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations internally and externally as appropriate.
• On occasion, work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Base salary of $68,640-85,000 plus commission plan.
• This position is bonus eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree