Playfly Sports · 1 day ago
Account Executive, Integrated Sales
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $69K/yr
2+ years expPlayfly Sports is a leading sports marketing and media company seeking an Account Executive, Integrated Sales to drive revenue growth. The role involves building client relationships, developing sales strategies, and generating revenue through Home Team Sports' linear and digital offerings.
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Responsibilities
Generate new or incremental Linear and Digital revenue, through direct client contacts and Media Agencies to meet individual and team sales targets
Pursue, develop, and maintain effective business relationships across all agency and client layers in the digital media and linear marketplace
Develop revenue through new target growth categories and assist in developing new accounts for HTS through agencies
Create, develop and implement new concepts, packages, and platforms in collaboration with Playfly’s sales support, creative & research departments to present to agencies and clients
Develop innovative sales strategies and opportunities tailored specifically to HTS products that expand beyond the existing scope of HTS client solutions
Serve as an expert consulting resource for all HTS linear & digital offerings and assist HTS representation partners, agencies, and clients to better understand and utilize such offerings
Act as a mentor to Associate Sales Representatives and Client Service Representatives to develop their sales skills and industry knowledge
Participate in client activities, trade association events and socials, and any ancillary activities that can assist in better visibility and revenue growth
Develop, cultivate and build strong relationships with other corporate and major media entities on cross-sales platforms and promotional opportunities
Other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required (preference in Sports Media, Communications, Marketing or related fields)
2-5 years of experience in a professional sales role required
Experience with network, digital, sales and or agency in sports or entertainment field is required
Interest and general understanding of the sports industry, and current contacts within the aforementioned business sectors is strongly recommended
Must have strong oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational, presentation, public speaking, and project management skills are imperative to this role
Knowledge of Microsoft Office computer applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook is necessary
Ability for analytical reasoning of sales and research data (CPM, impressions, site metrics, data analysis, etc.), and must be technologically savvy with propensity for understanding new technology platforms and how they apply to our business model
Ability to develop and maintain successful internal and external business relationships is essential
Preferred
TV experience is preferred
Company
Playfly Sports
Playfly Sports is the leading revenue maximizer in the sports industry.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Craig Sloan
Chief Executive Officer
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Ken Wejda
Executive Vice President, Finance & Administration
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