Area Sales Manager at Spokane

Job Description

Learfield Sports, the multimedia rights holder for 55 collegiate institutions, conferences and venues, is actively seeking candidates for a General Manager position at Idaho Vandals Sports Properties. This opportunity is based at the University of Idaho in Moscow, ID.

Responsibilities:
• Works closely with athletic department staff with the objective of managing the sports property efforts to ensure the highest attainable level of success.
• Sells advertising, sponsorships and other revenue producing opportunities as defined by Learfield and the university.
• Supervises the management of the property on a daily basis.
• Oversees management of the property’s radio and television network.
• Works with Vice President to develop an annual fiscal budget for the entire property. Supervises all related fiscal operations to ensure the practice of sound business techniques.
• In conjunction with Vice President, promotes Learfield Sports property excellence on all levels in the execution of recruitment, selection, training, development, supervision and evaluation of all positions directly supervised.
• Supervises the respective broadcast talent and work closely with Learfield operations/production staff to ensure the highest quality in programming, production, syndication, coverage and presentation.
• Assists with the training and management of any new sales staff not directly supervised, but authorized to represent Learfield sales efforts. Assists with management of Learfield-managed events.
• Works to foster positive employee relations and teamwork.
• Provides additional services as requested.

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Learfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer

Job Requirements

Requirements/Characteristics:
• 5+ years of sponsorship sales/sales management experience or related fields.
• Excellent communication, organizational, presentation, and listening skills.
• Successful track record in selling and customer account management for local, regional, and national accounts.
• High energy level.
• Extremely motivated to succeed.
• Interacts well with others in fast changing environments.
• Effective problem solving abilities.
• Able to motivate others through leadership.
• Manage time, and orchestrate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to maintain self-confidence and high esteem in tasks such as cold calling and prospecting.
• College degree.
Country: USA, State: Washington, City: Spokane, Company: Learfield Sports.