Director Partnership Sales - LA Galaxy

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