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Learfield IMG College

Manager, Business Development - University of Washington

Learfield IMG College, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Position Title:

Manager, Business Development - University of Washington

Requisition ID:

R100806

Location:

Seattle, WA

Full/Part-Time:

Full time

About Us Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield's presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With data-based solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors' Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.

Our people-first culture is the foundation of our business and is reflective of our approach to building meaningful relationships with our employees, partners, and fans. The company strives each day to deliver the mission statement and embody the core values that make Learfield an exciting place to work.

Our Mission Powering the connection of fans to the brands and experiences they love.

Our Core Values Build Trust | Be Fans of One Another | Power Tomorrow | Create & Connect Communities | Have Fun

Our growing sponsorship business seeks an experienced, motivated sales professional to join our team located on campus. If you're interested in combining your passion for sports with your successful track record in sales, we want to speak with you!

Duties and Responsibilities

Meet and/or exceed assigned sales goals by developing and selling creative sponsorship packages

Research and build relationships with local, regional, and national companies/brands to highlight the advantages of investing in collegiate athletics

Execute the entirety of the sales process including: prospecting, building/presenting sales presentations and end-of-year recaps, creating proposals, creating/negotiating contracts, and upselling/renewing current partners.

Manage a book of business and be responsible for the upselling and renewing of current partners

Build and maintain lasting relationships with our corporate partners and athletic department staff

Entertain clients and work various game day events (including some nights and weekends)

Understand the sports sponsorship landscape including traditional, non-traditional, and digital marketing assets and stay up to date on changes and advancements within the industry

Perform other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

1 year of sales experience

Ability to analyze a client's marketing needs and craft integrated solutions to meet those needs

Negotiating skills, ability to identify and influence key decision makers

Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience selling comprehensive integrated sports marketing partnerships including major media elements (signage, radio, social, digital, etc.)

Strong knowledge of digital marketing, including but not limited to social media, content marketing, banner ads, mobile, retargeting and websites, including interpreting performance analytics for all areas

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university

Pay Transparency The approximate base pay range for this position is $90,000 to $105,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Individuals may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and/or sales compensation. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience as well as geographic location.

Benefits Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually), including Parental Leave, 20 Paid Holidays, 401(k) + Match, and Short/Long Term Disability. Leave benefits are consistent with state and local laws, including the Colorado Health Families and Workplaces Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

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