Account Executive, Business Development

Sales, Service, & Marketing: Sponsorship Services/Activation

Account Executive, Business Development – Oklahoma City Thunder (Oklahoma City, OK)

The Account Executive, Business Development is responsible for developing new corporate partnerships for the Professional Basketball Club, LLC. This individual will be responsible for generating revenue via the procurement of corporate partnerships, including, but not limited to, broadcast inventory (TV and radio), in-arena signage, marketing programs and logo usage.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Deliver annual sales quotas, across all Professional Basketball Club properties

Market and sell fully-integrated corporate partnership programs to local, regional and national businesses

Daily research and prospect for new business leads

Coordinate corporate sales presentations

Develop and implement in-market/retail promotions

Provide excellent customer service and renew existing partnerships

Assist in a variety of department-related duties on event nights

Limited travel

Maintain good attendance and punctuality

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:
Four-year college degree is preferred or minimum of two years of agency/media/partnership sales experience

Must be knowledgeable in regards to practices and principles related to media sales, sponsorship activation, and business development. An extensive background in professional sports is preferred

Ability to develop successful, mutually-beneficial working relationships with potential corporate clients

Must work closely with account managers to create a team approach that properly manages client interests and fulfills overall partnership objectives

Self-starter that can be successful with limited supervision

Must be an aggressive, self-motivated team player that has the ability to focus on both departmental and individual growth

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Exceptional work ethic and strong desire to succeed

High level of professionalism

Creativity and attention to detail

This is a full-time, exempt position.

• The Professional Basketball Club, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer*