What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive, Corporate Partnerships position at Diamond Baseball Holdings?
About The Springfield Cardinals
The Springfield Cardinals, Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, deliver top-tier baseball and community engagement at Hammons Field. As a vital part of the Cardinals’ player development pipeline, they bring fans closer to the future of the game. As part of Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), the Cardinals are supported by a network of clubs focused on innovation, collaboration, and long-term success. DBH provides employees with opportunities for professional growth, development, and career advancement within a supportive and team-oriented environment.
About Diamond Baseball Holdings
Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) is a one-of-a-kind sports and entertainment company that owns and operates an unmatched roster of Minor League Baseball clubs and premier venues in North America. We bring together baseball, must-see special events and community-driven experiences to create unforgettable moments for millions of fans each year. Across our stadiums and clubs, we're redefining what an amazing night out can be, from memorable outings built around America's pastime to immersive exhibition-style sporting events, innovative promotions, legendary concerts, cultural festivals, family entertainment and other unique experiences that bring people together.
With nearly 50 clubs and venues across the United States and Canada, DBH is home to some of the most beloved brands in MiLB, offering unique opportunities to build a career in sports, entertainment, hospitality and live events. Through our partnership with Major League Baseball, we help shape sponsorship, licensing and commercial opportunities that extend across all 120 MiLB markets, giving our teams the chance to make an impact on both a national and local level.
Whether you're joining one of our clubs or our back-office team, you'll be part of an organization that values creativity, collaboration and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional fan experiences while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
Position Overview
The Springfield Cardinals are seeking a results-oriented sales professional to generate and develop new sponsorship sales revenue across multiple products including but not limited to, stadium signage & experiences, in-game promotions, digital, print, radio, hospitality and promotional nights. Working closely with the broader DBH Sales organization, the Account Executive will take a hands-on approach to selling & managing sponsorship and advertising products while providing some strategic and analytical support to the broader team. The ideal candidate will have some experience in sponsorship sales, specifically for sports and entertainment, and will understand the process of prospecting & closing deals in a relevant industry or vertical. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the General Manger.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Springfield Cardinals, Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, deliver top-tier baseball and community engagement at Hammons Field. As a vital part of the Cardinals’ player development pipeline, they bring fans closer to the future of the game. As part of Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), the Cardinals are supported by a network of clubs focused on innovation, collaboration, and long-term success. DBH provides employees with opportunities for professional growth, development, and career advancement within a supportive and team-oriented environment.
About Diamond Baseball Holdings
Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) is a one-of-a-kind sports and entertainment company that owns and operates an unmatched roster of Minor League Baseball clubs and premier venues in North America. We bring together baseball, must-see special events and community-driven experiences to create unforgettable moments for millions of fans each year. Across our stadiums and clubs, we're redefining what an amazing night out can be, from memorable outings built around America's pastime to immersive exhibition-style sporting events, innovative promotions, legendary concerts, cultural festivals, family entertainment and other unique experiences that bring people together.
With nearly 50 clubs and venues across the United States and Canada, DBH is home to some of the most beloved brands in MiLB, offering unique opportunities to build a career in sports, entertainment, hospitality and live events. Through our partnership with Major League Baseball, we help shape sponsorship, licensing and commercial opportunities that extend across all 120 MiLB markets, giving our teams the chance to make an impact on both a national and local level.
Whether you're joining one of our clubs or our back-office team, you'll be part of an organization that values creativity, collaboration and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional fan experiences while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
Position Overview
The Springfield Cardinals are seeking a results-oriented sales professional to generate and develop new sponsorship sales revenue across multiple products including but not limited to, stadium signage & experiences, in-game promotions, digital, print, radio, hospitality and promotional nights. Working closely with the broader DBH Sales organization, the Account Executive will take a hands-on approach to selling & managing sponsorship and advertising products while providing some strategic and analytical support to the broader team. The ideal candidate will have some experience in sponsorship sales, specifically for sports and entertainment, and will understand the process of prospecting & closing deals in a relevant industry or vertical. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the General Manger.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Research and prospect new advertising clients for sponsorship inventory
- Work closely with the DBH Corp Sales organization to leverage and optimize sales on an individual and multi-property basis.
- Help to develop a full suite of assets and packages for sale
- Assist with contract negotiations for new business
- Renew & upsell/expand existing client base where applicable
- Help to coordinate contract execution and overall client fulfillment
- Strategically acquire new high-impact signage space and grow the inventory base
- Responsible for sales administration functions for the department
- Provide weekly reporting of sales metrics including pipeline generation, account status, revenue and quota attainment, and relevant sponsor interaction
- All other duties as assigned