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Sponsorship Sales Manager

ComplexityFrisco, TX

30+ days ago

Salary

$80,000.00–$120,000.00 yearly

Job description

The Sponsorship Sales Manager is a key part of Complexity's business development team, leading day to day efforts on new sales for team, event, and program sponsorships. This role requires a fearless, self-motivated, and highly communicative individual that is well versed in esports, gaming, and content creation community. The Sponsorship Sales Manager will be the primary person responsible for outreach, ideation, material creation, and closing sponsorship sales, while coordinating with the CEO and COO for input on sponsorship sales strategy, data & analytics strategy, sponsorship sales pricing, and sponsorship sales packaging. Ultimately the Sponsorship Sales Manager will be a key contributor for helping Complexity achieve its branded revenue goals by selling new and renewing existing sponsorships.

Base Salary Range

80,000-$120,000

Commissions / Bonuses

Eligible for percentage based commission against sales / renewals and individual / team bonus for achieving branded revenue goals

Responsibilities

Prospect new sponsorship opportunities using both new and existing network of contacts
Identify goals of prospect opportunities and determine best package of Complexity sponsorship assets to achieve said goals
Coordinate with Chief Operating Officer to finalize packaging, pricing, and KPIs for each individual sponsorship sale opportunity
Lead creation of sales materials including pitch decks and other necessary materials
Pitch, close, and renew sponsorship sales opportunities to achieve quarterly and annual sponsorship sales targets
Operate in a creative and solutions-oriented manner post-sale to achieve goals associated with each sponsorship sale, pivoting when necessary to capitalize on successes while learning from shortcomings
Coordinate with the Chief Operating Officer to provide internal reporting on sales pipeline, margins, and branded revenue goals
Work collaboratively with marketing and leadership teams to identify areas of opportunity and key trends within the broader potential partner base
Continually develop network of contacts via proactive communication, attending events, conferences, and other thought leadership opportunities
Some travel required

Requirements

3+ years of sponsorship sales, ideally for an esports team, gaming company, sports team or other applicable experience

Extensive network of contacts for both gaming endemic and non-endemic brands / agencies

Experience in creation of sponsorship sales materials, packaging, pricing, and reporting

Familiarity with data / analytics that help to prove brand success resulting from sponsorship sales

Deep understanding of esports, gaming, content creation culture, community, and market

Ability to work both independently and lead interdepartmental task forces to successfully meet deadlines on multiple concurrent projects

Highly organized and strong communication skills, with a track record of success in sponsorship sales

Nice to Haves

Degree in business, marketing, or other applicable field

Fan of Complexity!

In-Person Office & Schedule

You will primarily work in person at our HQ at The Star in Frisco, TX

Office hours are 9-5pm, M-F with flexibility as needed with manager approval

Work from home policy for one day per week plus as needed with manager approval

Benefits

Full-time position with competitive salary, commissions, and bonuses

Highly competitive, fully employer covered health, vision, dental benefits for employee, spouse, and family

401(k) retirement plan (non-matching)

Work travel fully covered by employer