What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Sponsorship/Advertising B2B Sales (Entry Level) position at Shore District Advertising?
Seeking entry-level, motivated and dynamic B2B “outside” Advertising/Sponsorship Sales Representative to join our team selling youth sport, sports venues and leagues. Youth sports are one of the largest fasting growing segments in sports and a great way to learn the business of sports sponsorships. In this role, you will be responsible for driving sales and expanding our client base through effective communication and relationship-building strategies. The ideal candidate will possess some understanding of sales, customer service, and/or account management background with an ability to identify new business opportunities. If you are passionate about sports advertising/sponsorship sales and thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment, we want to hear from you! This position will launch your career as it has for others who moved on to Advanced Media (NJ.com), Patriot News (PennLive.com), the Giant Center, and the NBA!
Duties
- Develop new business through warm calling accounts.
- Develop and maintain relationships with current clients to understand their advertising needs and objectives.
- Ability to make presentations to customers in person highlighting the benefits of our advertising solutions.
- Manage accounts effectively by providing exceptional customer service and support throughout and after the sales process.
- Collaborate with the sales team to create targeted proposals that resonate with clients.
- Prepare sales reports and forecasts to track performance against financial targets.
- Participate in networking events regularly to promote our services and build connections.
- Attend occasional night and weekend events a must.
Requirements
- One (1) year experience in business-to-business sales, or internship equivalent, not retail sales, not outside door-to-door sales.
- Understanding of advertising and sponsorship sales
- Prefer background in media sales, ticket sales, sports sales or other related sales positions welcomed.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to build rapport with clients quickly.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong in-person presentation abilities.
- Experience in account service/management is highly desirable.
- Ability to conduct presentations effectively and engage potential customers.
- Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset, capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
- Must have a license, car, bachelor’s degree and willing to have a background check.
- Very proficient with Microsoft 365 products a must, especially PowerPoint.
- Must be capable of installing signs on-site and executing sponsorship activations.
Salary range commensurate with experience, base plus commissions, $30-$40k first year.
Please submit resume to Angelo@FoxRunGroup.com
About
Shore District Advertising is an advertising and sponsorship sales representation firm representing The Shore Conference of High Schools, The Greater Middlesex Conference, Skyland Conference, Somerset Tournament, Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Conference, Coaches Choice, Lacey Township, Crashing The Boards college basketball radio show and the school districts of Barnegat, Brick, Toms River, Hazlet, Matawan, Bernards, Jackson, and Central Regional. www.ShoreDistrictAdvertising.com.
Pay: $30,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30,000 - $40,000