VP, Strategic Partnerships

Intersport • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Intersport is seeking to add a dynamic and successful VP to its Strategic Partnerships team. The VP, Strategic Partnerships will be responsible for generating revenue for Intersport’s owned-and-operated sponsorship and media properties. The right candidate will have proven success in sponsorship and/or media sales, relationships with key clients in the NYC metro area and nationally, and the ability to create new relationships among buyers. The right candidate must possess a consultative selling approach and be able to detail success in having sold six, and seven-figure sponsorship agreements. Working in collaboration with Intersport’s President of Sales, the VP will work as a trusted teammate and collaborator in jointly focusing on the NYC metro area, in addition to driving business development among national brands.

Requirements

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ full-time experience in sponsorship and/or media sales
• Strong understanding of the sales process with a passion for pitching and closing new business
• Ability to detail a history of having sold numerous six- and seven-figure sponsorship and/or media sales agreements
• Current key relationships with sponsorship and/or media buyers at clients and agencies nationally
• Ability to develop new relationships with sponsorship and/or media buyers
• Experience managing, training, and mentoring junior-level staff
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills with high-level presentation ability
• Flexibility to work both independently and collaboratively in an entrepreneurial environment
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel
• Ability to manage multiple programs/projects concurrently, inclusive of a detail-oriented and organized approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive, team player with a strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Embody and reflect Intersport’s performance-based culture and commit him/herself and team to the highest standards for all work
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver executional excellence
• Prospect, pitch, and close six- and seven-figure sponsorship and media agreements with clients and agencies nationally
• Apply a genuine eagerness to mentor, grow, and learn from a diverse and talented team
• Manage and train select team members with responsibility for goal setting, feedback, and constructive guidance

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• parental leave benefits
• 401(k) with company match for qualified employees
• variable compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed