Manager, Corporate Partnerships

Lake Erie Crushers • Avon, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Corporate Partnerships will be responsible for generating new business revenue by prospecting and selling of Lake Erie Crushers sponsorship advertising assets, utilizing a consultative approach to meet the needs of potential partners. This position will focus on prospecting and selling to businesses in the west Cleveland area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in business, marketing, or communications
• Minimum 2-3 years Sports Sponsorship Sales experience
• Excellent relationship building, interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to work independently and demonstrate innovation and initiative
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Attention to detail
• Must be proficient in computer software, including Digideck
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure, managing multiple projects, schedules, budgets, and clients at the same time
• Strong time management skills
• Must be able to commit to long work hours when necessary to reach goals.
• Attendance at most Crushers home games and other organizational events is required.
• Hunter style salesperson, taking ownership of the entire sales process for prospecting, cold calling, meeting, and closing.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed yearly sales goals as established by the Chief Revenue Officer
• Research and identify potential categories and specific companies to target via direct phone contact, email, networking, and events
• Prospect and qualify all potential sales opportunities
• Develop and present customized sponsorship advertising proposals that may include signage, radio, digital/social, promotions, and more
• Work with the activation team who will focus on the day-to-day execution of the partnership once an account has been signed
• Assist retention and revenue growth efforts during renewal campaigns
• Other special projects and duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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