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Men In Blazers Media Network · 1 day ago

Director, Sales

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Men in Blazers is the No. 1 Soccer Media Network in the U.S. and they are seeking a Director, Sales to join their growing sales team. This role focuses on growing their reach and engagement in the US soccer markets by aligning brand partners with the digital content produced by Men in Blazers Media Networks.

BroadcastingMedia and EntertainmentNewsPodcastPublishing

Responsibilities

Using your comprehensive understanding of the global soccer community, you will approach and sell to partners across the US to partner Men in Blazers’ digital content with best in class organizations that resonate with soccer fans across the world

Build and deliver engaging proposals to brand partnerships, soccer leagues, or any other organization involved in US soccer

Build and maintain strong relationships with various buyers and partners to nurture and develop their connection to the Men in Blazers Media Network

Stay up to date on changes in and around soccer communities across the country to better align potential partners with our community

Work closely with the wider sales teams to find opportunities to better package the complete portfolio of Men in Blazers content (podcasts, digital video, live events, social media, etc)

Utilize data heavily to continuously improve how and where we go to market to find brand partners

Qualification

Content partnerships experienceSoccer landscapeAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsEmpathyPassionCourageLove of FootballProblem solving skillsTeam collaborationFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field

5+ years of content partnerships experience in a similar environment, preferably in a digital media and/or sports organization

Significant experience & established relationships with brand partners & agencies that could be utilized to grow our engagement and reach in the US soccer community

In depth knowledge and existing relationships with the wider soccer landscape (MLS, NWSL, WSL, Fifa, etc)

Ability to utilize ongoing trends in the soccer & digital media landscape to creatively package digital products for our sponsor partners

Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to interpret and present data in a digestible way

High level of communication skills

High level of organization skills

Willingness to move off the ball to assist other team members

Flexibility to be available during stoppage time, when necessary

Empathy - Passion - Courage - love of Football