Director of Partnership Sales will generate and close sponsorship sales for the LA Galaxy & Dignity Health Sports Park, and other AEG properties. This position is responsible for seeing a sponsorship sale through completion, including outbound outreach, developing pitches, negotiating deal points, and finding creative solutions to partner assigned properties with brands.
Requirements
- BA/BS Degree (4-year)
- 6-8 years related sales experience
- Experience working with professional team- and venue-based sponsorships
- Experience in sponsorship sales in a global role is a plus
- Deep understanding of the advertising industry
- Exemplary problem solving, communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to synergize the efforts of individuals and teams from multiple AEG business units to accomplish the goals of the company
- Expertise in identifying opportunities and developing strategies and negotiating creative solutions
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn required business system
- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics CRM Platform preferred
- Proven track record in building successful partnerships as well as consistently securing investments with FORTUNE 500 organizations
- Must have a high degree of poise and professionalism when interacting with internal and external contacts
- Strong entrepreneurial spirit and creativity
- Deep understanding of the advertising industry
- Ability to synergize the efforts of individuals and teams from multiple AEG business units to accomplish the goals of the company
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- paid holidays, vacation and sick time
- company paid basic life insurance
- voluntary life insurance
- parental leave
- 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%)
- flexible spending and health savings account options
- wellness offerings