Manager, Partnership Sales at MN Vikings Football

Eagan, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

110000.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

New Business Development, Partnership Sales, Corporate Partnerships, Negotiation, Renewal, Intellectual Property Rights, Entitlements, Media Sales, Signage Sales, Hospitality Sales, Cold Calling, Prospecting, Client Follow Up, CRM Management, Sales Reporting, Communication

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

Our mission at the Minnesota Vikings is to Advance the Vikings legacy through the passionate pursuit of excellence. We strive to achieve, we put the team first, we seek to learn, we exhibit high character, and we are committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. SUMMARY: This position shall be responsible for the negotiation and execution of corporate partnerships with a primary focus on new business development and renewal of key existing partnerships. The Manager’s focus will be selling integrated and comprehensive corporate partnerships which include intellectual property rights, entitlements, promotions, all forms of media (television, digital, social, radio and print), permanent and digital signage (if applicable), hospitality, community programs and special events. In addition, this role will work closely with the Partnership Marketing Team, Premium Sales & Seating Service Team, the Ticket Sales & Service Team, as well as other internal stakeholders. This role will report to the Director, Corporate Partnership Sales. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: * Network for new business by cold calling and scheduling in-person sales meetings with a strategic pipeline of national and international corporations who conduct business in the United States, Canada and/or the United Kingdom. * Develop revenue generating opportunities via consistent and creative prospecting methods, proactive/prompt email communication, face to face appointments with key decision makers, the creation and presentation of tailored sales presentations, and persistent client follow up that leads to closing sales with multi-year commitments. * Participate in individual weekly reporting to track prospects and partner sales activity, meet with other members of the sales team to ensure sales progress goals are being met. * Achieve annual individual sales goals and collaborate with the other members of the sales team in order to help surpass overall department target goals. * Manage the national and international inventory for inclusion within the CRM system. * Attend to partners at Team events, on sponsorship trips and at games, as well as represent the Team as various other networking events, as determined by the Team. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: * 3+ years of experience in revenue generating role * Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, related field, or equivalent experience * Experience in developing sponsorship and marketing programs for companies who conduct business in the United States, Canada and/or the United Kingdom * Ability to handle multiple tasks, establish priorities, and consistently meet deadlines * Understands the need for data integrity and pays attention to maintaining accurate and timely data * An effective communicator orally and written with excellent interpersonal skills * Be customer focused (with both external and internal prospects and partners) * Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and thoughtfully with diverse populations * Ability to navigate situations while under pressure * Strong work ethic and the ability to be aggressive, polished and poised * Available to work extended hours including evenings, weekends and holidays CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS: This position may require the individual to have access to confidential records and information. To successfully perform this position, confidentiality of the information with which the individual has contact must be maintained. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving boxes etc. * Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Standard office for regular hours, on-site events * Ability & willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays & travel as required The Minnesota Vikings are committed to creating and sustaining a culture for you. Whoever you are, we are an organization that embraces and empowers people of all backgrounds and experiences and incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into the foundation of everything we do. We are proud to have a culture that empowers our people to harness their uniqueness to develop their full potential as a contributor to the success of the organization and the communities we serve. The Minnesota Vikings are an equal opportunity employer, and we continue to commit to creating equitable opportunities by ensuring that our place can be anyone’s place.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for negotiating and executing corporate partnerships, focusing primarily on new business development and renewing key existing partnerships through selling comprehensive packages including intellectual property rights and various media forms. The manager will network for new business via cold calling, develop revenue opportunities through creative prospecting, and manage client follow-up to close multi-year sales commitments.