Description
TPG believes in the high school experience and how it positively shapes our next generation. It is our mission to support this cause by connecting its community to organizations and brands that share in this belief. TPG is currently looking for an experienced revenue-generating and innovative individual to drive the Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) corporate partnership sales business.
Responsibilities:
- Help to research and prospect new sales leads with General Manager
- Build relationships with prospective clients while servicing current accounts to provide repeat business
- Assist ASAA staff in day-to-day duties preparing for events
- Proactively create opportunities for new business with existing customers
- Work within the TPG’s CRM system and maintain records of all accounts and prospects.
- Develop and present customized sponsorship advertising proposals that may include signage, radio, print, promotions and fan engagement strategies.
- Develop and post social media for ASAA highlighting current customers
- Managing inventory, including coordinating with sales executives on inventory availability; supporting on client presentation materials; managing towards seasonal and creative deadlines
- Produce and Manage Proof of Performance requirements of our customers at ASAA events including photography and audio recordings.
- Utilize client objectives and goals to develop and research promotional platforms and partnership strategies
- Participate in ASAA game day events to share and highlight the high school sports experience with existing and potential sponsors
- Conduct yourself in way that demonstrates a strong commitment to team collaboration and success
- Maintain flexible work hours including events that may occur on weeknights or weekends; some events require being outside during Alaskan weather for extended periods
Requirements
- Highly motivated self-starter with strategic thinking skills
- Positive attitude and desire to be successful while having fun within a professional and team-oriented environment
- Passion for High School activities
- Willingness to travel and work outdoors during all seasons/weather
- Previous sales experience in high school, college, events, conferences are preferred.
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Excellent relationship building and customer service skills
- Ability to multi-task and maintain strong prioritization and organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university