The VP is directly responsible for bringing in new business opportunities to Turner Sports
This is a proactive sales role in which the VP will work with Sales & Marketing teams to identify and secure client engagement opportunities against a list of targeted accounts by marketing the assets within the Turner Sports Property portfolio (BR Live, Special Events, Bleacher Report, and ELEAGUE)
Will partner closely with SVPs and collaborate with national sales to identify new business development targets and deliver sales revenue goals
Must build and maintain a strong relationships with marketers, sports marketing and media agencies alike
Responsible for ensuring accurate and consistent representation within the sports marketing and advertising community
Lead the strategy to build strong relations with specific new business target accounts that represent the greatest upside to Turner Sports
Consistent cultivation and stewardship of client relations particularly at senior management levels
Strong knowledge of the sports marketing, sponsorship, marketing services and media industries
Will work closely with Marketing and Promotions to build creative innovations to gain and increase advertiser investments
Will work closely with Turner Sports Creative, Production, Client Services and other departments to develop marketing platforms of clients
Must be creative, innovative, forward-thinking, high-energy, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast paced and evolving environment
Must be a "big idea" person
Required Skills
Bachelor's degree required
7-10 years related sports marketing and media experience with a key sales focus on marketers directly
Successful track record in terms of leadership/management skills
Strong business development background
Established client/agency/marketplace relationships
Extensive experience and knowledge of Sports Marketing, Sponsorship, Integrated Marketing & Promotions, Marketing Services as well as the television, digital and social media landscape
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