Event Sales - Early Career

International Sports Management (ISM) just went through an acquisition and is expanding our office AND our sales team in our Portland, OR office at the start of the year!

Attn : Early Career Women and Men – located IN Portland!

Please read entire ad before applying to make certain everything sounds like a match for you - and note, this is a full-time, IN-OFFICE position! Also, this is a corporate SALES position – not customer service! You will be working in our new office on the beautiful waterfront in downtown Portland, OR. To be considered, you need the ability to be in the office, with us, so please be IN the Portland Metro area.

Now, about ISM! We are the the global leader in providing upscale corporate hospitality and ticketing programs at major sporting events like the U.S. Open, World Cup, Super Bowl, Ryder Cup, and many more. Our clients include top executives with the biggest companies in the world. We got where we are today, by putting our customers and our amazing team first.

You will initially be responsible for new business development as you build your client list and learn how to manage accounts while continuing ot develop new clients. This is not easy, but it can be very rewarding. The position starts with “cold” outreach via phone calls, (this simply means you haven’t spoken to someone before – it’s how many of the biggest companies in the world bring on new clients!) but we teach you how to “warm” the call using your personality and communication skills. You will be calling top executives within the largest companies in the country. As you build your client list, you will learn how to manage and grow accounts as well as reaping the benefits from your relationships! Company promotions come from within, and are available for successful sales execs, including into Sales Management with fast track roles. Please note : this is not a “telemarketing” nor a “customer service” position; job seekers searching for a role in those capacities should not apply.

If you love challenges, are motivated by the hunt for new business, want to make great money, and launch you career, but aren’t afraid of hard work, or failure, then we want to meet you! Remember, your background helps explain where you are , but where you want to go and having the initiative to get there is what's most important!

You will :

• Learn how to go to market calling on corporate executives (C-Suite, President, VPs) throughout corporate America
• Deliver our value proposition clearly and with enthusiasm
• Drive sales activities including proactive outreach to prospects, develop qualified leads, set meetings, maintain your sales CRM
• Have the opportunity to make great money AND travel to select world class sports events

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We look forward to speaking with you soon! Check us out at or on our socials!

International Sports Management is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome qualified applicants, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion,