Market Sales Manager - Wisconsin (GolfNow) at Versant

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Account Management, Lead Generation, Cold Calling, Relationship Building, Sales Cycle Management, CRM Documentation, Market Analysis, Negotiation, Digital Sales, Digital Marketing, Business Acumen, Problem Solving, Sales Strategy, Outside Sales, Presentation Skills, Closing

Industry

Marketing Services

Description

Company Description VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant’s sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass. Job Description The Market Sales Manager will research and drive sales for all software products and services under the GolfNow umbrella. They will have ownership of the full sales cycle from prospecting, lead generation, cold calling, relationship building, and account penetration. The Market Sales Manager will also be responsible for account management and growing their existing book of business. Job Duties Strong account management and relationship building experience Outside Sales calls to Golf Courses partners and prospects Preparation, presentation, and closing of customized golf course solutions Documentation of sales activities into CRM database Report generation of sales activities and revenues to be submitted to Regional Director on a regular basis Assist with market/course analysis to include web checks and opportunity email programs Implement marketing strategies to grow partner rounds and revenue Management responsibility of Multi-Course Operators relationships, as assigned by supervisor The Market Sales Manager will be expected to become the expert on the local golf economy, which includes detailed knowledge of the golf courses, golf marketing outlets, market leaders, decision-makers, macroeconomic issues, and key competitors. The Market Sales Manager will use this detailed knowledge, under the assistance of their Area team to maximize the key performance metrics of the market. These metrics include: Number of Golf Course Clients & Overall Penetration, Product Adoption, Tee Time Utilization rates, and Local Customer (golfers) levels. Basic Requirements: 5+ years of relevant experience Computer/Internet experience required Excellent communication and negotiation skills Qualifications Desired Characteristics: Experience with online distribution platforms/technology is a plus Salesforce or similar CRM experience College degree, preferred Business acumen with a problem-solving attitude Sales development and/or strategy experience Digital sales and marketing experience is a plus Proven track record of meeting and exceeding metrics and goals An ability to deliver on role duties and answer inquiries in a timely manner Additional Requirements: Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the greater Wisconsin area or work from the HQ in Orlando, Florida. Must be able to travel regularly, work overtime, and on weekends as necessary. This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Additional Information As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected]. VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc. VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means. Business Segment: Digital Platforms & Ventures

Responsibilities

The Market Sales Manager is responsible for driving sales of GolfNow software products through prospecting, lead generation, and account penetration. They will manage existing client relationships and analyze the local golf economy to maximize market penetration and product adoption.