Summary

Pegula Sports and Entertainment are looking for a results-oriented sales professional to generate and develop new corporate partnership sales opportunities and revenue across PSE’s multiple downtown Buffalo-based properties, including: Buffalo Sabres (NHL), KeyBank Center, LECOM Harborcenter and Buffalo Bandits (NLL). As Manager of Corporate Partnerships, you will play a key role on the Business Development.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Research and identify partnership prospects locally, regionally and nationally within key open and emerging categories
• Prospect, pitch and close new partnerships in support of individual and department revenue goals across multiple properties
• Lead and direct ongoing sponsorship sales presentations with internal and external partners; develop positive relationships with prospects to execute against short and long-term strategic sponsorship sales plans
• Collaborate with Partnership Activation and Partnership Solutions teams to ensure execution of partner assets
• Maintain weekly sales reporting including prospect tracking, account/revenue status and relevant partner interaction
• Collaborate with departments to develop and create new inventory to support new revenue growth.
• Other duties/projects as assigned
• Maintain upmost confidentiality as applicable

Minimum Qualifications for the Position:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 1-3 years in sales and business development role; ability to demonstrate consistent history of generating partnership revenue
• Experience developing and selling fully integrated sponsorship packages utilizing a variety of assets including (i.e. in-venue, digital media, broadcast media, social media assets, etc.)
• Experience developing impactful sales presentations, promotional campaigns, proposals and handling associated contract negotiations

Critical Competencies

• Strong work ethic with ability to deliver individual results within a team-oriented environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate, influence and build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and efficiently manage multiple projects at once

• Ability to work nights/weekends/holidays (as required) to attend Sabres and Bandits home games and special events

Pegula Sports & Entertainment, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer