Vice President of Sales

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Vice President of Sales

Company : Wave Sports & Entertainment

Location : New York

Reports To : SVP, Head of Sales

Compensation : $200,000 - 250,000 base salary + Commission / Bonus

Company Summary :

Wave Sports & Entertainment (Wave)  is the leader in the athlete and entertainer vodcast  space. Wave’s award-winning, original programming is led by some of the most popular athletes and personalities in sports media including the hit digital series “Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce,”  “Almost Athletes with Dude Perfect”,  “7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony” and more! dishing out entertaining commentary, unique perspectives, expert analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories about the players and events that are shaping the world of sports.

Wave also holds partnerships with 100+ rights holders and sports properties, providing always-on programming to followers of the internet's largest and most engaged social communities.

Wave Sports & Entertainment is seeking a VP of Sales to join the Wave Sales Team.  The Account Executive will play a pivotal role in managing client relationships, driving revenue growth, and ensuring the successful execution of Wave Sports + Entertainment’s direct response campaigns.  This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, client management skills, and a deep understanding of the audio business with an emphasis on YouTube and Social distribution.

Key Responsibilities :

Sales Leadership & Strategy :

• Leverage high profile industry relationships to design upfront partnerships across the Wave Sports slate
• Lead and develop the sales strategy to achieve revenue targets and drive growth across Wave Sports' ecosystem with an emphasis on YouTube, Social and Audio distribution.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align sales strategies with the company's overall business objectives and vision.

Team Development & Management :

Client & Partner Relationships :

Revenue & Forecasting :

Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams :

Qualifications :

Why Join Wave Sports and Entertainment :

Wave has 5 core operating principles :

We strive to hire individuals who embody these principles, as they are key to our success. This role plays a vital part in nurturing a culture that supports our fast-growing, adaptive, and industry-leading team. If you're someone who thrives on freedom and responsibility and is excited by a dynamic and fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. However, it’s important to note that this role may not be the best fit for those who prefer a slower-paced or lower-pressure setting.

Pay Transparency + Benefits

At Wave, we’re transparent from the get-go—we want our candidates to know as much about us as possible, even before applying. We’re excited about our candidates and want them to feel the same about us!

This role is a full-time position with a base salary range of $200,000-250,000 / year, with an aggressive commission plan. Actual salary at the time of offer may vary based on multiple factors, including an individual's experience level and qualifications. We believe in investing the very best in our employees, so in addition to the base salary for this role, all eligible full-time employees at Wave receive :

Physical Requirements + Work Environment

At Wave Sports + Entertainment, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.

We are a Bullpen Sports Network, Inc. affiliate company

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