Sr. Account Executive [Sports]

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.

• Understand client needs and translate them into relevant business, marketing, or partnership opportunities.

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the sports industry.

• Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and commercial offerings to clients.

• Lead the negotiation process, including commercial terms, proposals, and agreements.

• Coordinate with internal departments and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of projects and client requirements.

• Monitor project progress and ensure deliverables are completed according to agreed timelines and expectations.

• Maintain accurate records of client activities, sales pipelines, agreements, and business opportunities.

• Conduct regular follow-ups with existing and potential clients to strengthen partnerships and maximize business opportunities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Management, or a related field.

• Minimum 3–4 years of experience in Account Management, Business Development, Sales, Partnership, or related roles.

• Experience in the sports industry, media, entertainment, sponsorship, event, or creative agency is highly preferred.

• Strong client relationship management and communication skills.

• Proven ability to handle negotiation, pitching, presentation, and business development.

• Able to identify business opportunities and develop them into potential partnerships or commercial projects.

• Strong project management and coordination skills.

• Able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Good time management, organizational, and administrative skills.

• Fast learner, proactive, and has a strong sense of initiative.

• Strong presentation and communication skills; experience creating presentation decks is a plus.