Overview

OVG is seeking a professional candidate to join our growing corporate team. This exciting position will be responsible for generating revenue from regional and national companies through the sale of integrated sponsorship packages on the footprint of one of the premier stadiums in the United States. The Partnerships Sales Manager will sell fully integrated sponsorship programs that include marketing rights, Official Partnerships, on-premises signage, event sponsorships, promotions, event marketing, and media exposure for OVG properties around Memphis, TN, including the Memphis Sports and Events Center (MSEC), Liberty Park Fairgrounds, and USA Baseball Stadium.

This role pays an annual salary of $50,000-$60,000 and is commission eligible.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until October 16, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for establishing new marketing partnerships to achieve annual revenue goals.
• Conduct cold calls as a way of securing appointments to sell to new prospects among local and national companies.
• Meet with corporate partners and outside agencies at their place of work to get all branding created and placed in a timely manner.
• Analyze specific marketing needs of prospects based on partner objectives, market strategies, category potential, activation potential, and financials.
• Support and work closely with regional management and on-site local management.
• Effectively present proposals in front of individuals and large groups.
• Leverage your passion and empathy to develop a long-term business partnership between your client and the venues.
• Communicate well across all areas of the company, including broadcast, accounting, marketing, community relations, and ticket operations.
• Work closely with the venues' management teams to ensure that current clients receive superior service and fulfillment of each contract.
• Prepare advertising, sponsorship, and premium seating contracts and addenda; identify issues with contract language; address issues with and make recommendations for resolution; and negotiate corporate sales pricing and other rates as required.
• Oversee event and premium seating staff to ensure excellent game/event day experiences.
• Develop sales action plans to ensure hitting budget goals, including new cash partnerships.
• Prospect, sell, cultivate, and maintain the corporate sponsorships for the venues in both new and renewal business.
• Oversee the service of corporate partnerships through various means, including direct contact, newsletters, partner gatherings, and client entertainment events.
• Develop relationships with brands in the region for potential synergy across OVG portfolio.
• Work with outside agencies to get all corporate partnerships' signage created and placed.
• Responsible for creating year-end recaps of the season for corporate partners.
• Service all corporate sponsorships through various means, including direct contact, newsletters, corporate partner gatherings, etc.
• Create and present integrated marketing packages using traditional, digital, and other non-traditional marketing channels to meet clients' objectives.
• Work at and attend events, promotions, and OVG Corporate Sales events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent training & experience.
• 3-5 years of sales experience with emphasis in college or pro athletics, entertainment, larger market media (TV, radio), and/or sponsorship sales.
• Proven track record of developing and managing highly strategic corporate partnerships; strong prospecting, analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proven success in establishing and meeting challenging sales objectives in a high-profile, competitive marketplace.
• Comfortable managing tight deadlines and meeting aggressive sales goals and expectations.
• Strong professional relationship skills; ability to establish and maintain long-term strategic relationships with corporate clients, direct reports, and co-workers.
• Must be a skilled negotiator with the ability to effectively represent the standards and philosophy of the department.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Experience with Salesforce/KORE (CRM) is preferred.
• Able to work non-traditional hours in non-traditional settings.
• Must be highly self-motivated and adept at working both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work nights, all events, weekends, events, and holidays as required.