Job Title: Business DevelopmentManager

Department: Marketing and Sales

Reports To: TBD

FLSA Status: Exempt

Basic Function: Develop new corporate partnerships and then work to renew those partnerships. Collaborate with sales team to generate sustaining revenue streams by procuring corporate partnerships. Listen to client needs and work cross-departmentally to bundle business assets to craft effective marketing platforms for partners and drive long-term revenue for the company.

Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Deliver annual sales results and successfully build and maintain a portfolio of clients
Market and sell fully-integrated corporate partnership programs to regional and national businesses
Research and prospect for new business leads continually, using creativity to envision and initiate new business-to-business connections
Create and deliver unique and polished sales presentations with confidence
Develop and implement in-market/retail promotions to add new value for clients
Provide second-to-none client service and renew existing partnerships
Assist in a variety of department-related duties
Maintain good attendance and punctuality
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or possess a minimum of two years' experience in agency, media or partnership sales
Knowledgeable in the practices and principles related to media sales, sponsorship activation, and business development
Ability to develop successful, mutually-beneficial working relationships with potential corporate clients
Understand teamwork and enjoy working closely with account managers to provide a team approach that fulfills client interests and overall partnership objectives
Self-starter, successful working with limited supervision
Sales style reflects both drive and resilience
Team orientation supporting motivation and focus on both individual and departmental growth
Well-spoken and have excellent written communication skills as well as listening skills
Exceptional work ethic and a strong desire to succeed
Expression of a personal brand that is professional and creative
Ability to make connections across cultural demographics broadens portfolio and builds a robust network of potential clients
Impeccable attention to detail and time management skills

Additional Information:

This position requires regular travel
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint or similar presentation tools
Work schedule will include office hours as well as event responsibilities on evenings, weekends and holidays
Office in a multi-level building

Salary: Commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position with an excellent benefit package.

Availability: Position available immediately at USA Hockey’s national headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo.

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