Account Executive - WMU Service Focus

About the role

The Account Executive role is a critical part the Van Wagner teams that operate locally in support of a specific collegiate institution or conference partner. We're looking for service self-starters that are driven, team-oriented, never shy away from a challenge, and have a can-do attitude to join our fast-growing team. This is a great opportunity to grow a career in sports marketing.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with local and regional businesses, the campus community, and especially the athletics department (or conference office where applicable)
• Ideation and collaboration with the General Manager to shape what partnerships between new businesses and the school can look like
• Prepare and present top-notch PowerPoint proposals to new businesses that thoughtfully story tell what the partnerships can look like
• Draft and coordinate agreements, managing all relevant information in our division-wide database
• Fulfill the terms of sponsor agreements that provide advertising, marketing, and promotional benefits to sponsor businesses. This can include platforms such as TV & Radio broadcasts, websites, social media, digital and fixed signage, print media, e-newsletters, fan experiences, event activations, and much more
• Collaborate with the General Manager and other team members on game days for sponsor activations as well as the entertainment of current or prospective sponsors
• Capture proof of performance examples and provide fulfillment summaries to share with current sponsors
• Work with a select group of existing sponsor businesses to grow and extend their partnerships with the school

What We're Looking For

• Some experience working in marketing, advertising, sales, or events
• Able to work flexible hours, including some evenings, weekends and, on rare occasions, holidays
• Great interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated professionalism
• Energetic and self-motivated attitude
• Competitive response to challenges (A “Bring it on!” attitude)
• Hard work and persistence
• Coachability
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Proficient with Social Media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok)
• A clean driving record

Benefits

An unmatched culture within our organization that focuses on building trust with our team members, sponsor businesses, schools, and conferences partners through a people-first approach that delivers business results
Competitive salary, with bonuses based on performance
Outstanding benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
401k
Ongoing professional development training

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.