Corporate Partnership Sales

The Oklahoma City Thunder is seeking a sales professional with experience in developing long-term client relationships. As a Corporate Partnership Sales representative, youll work with various departments to combine our assets including logo rights, television, radio, in-arena signage, digital and social media, tickets, and suites into tailored marketing platforms that meet partner needs and support sustained revenue growth. Bring your talent and dedicated drive to our department as we seek out new business partners on a local, regional, national, and even global level!

In this role you will:

• Deliver annual sales results and successfully build and maintain a portfolio of clients
• Develop new and manage existing key corporate partner relationships
• Research and prospect for new business leads, using creativity to envision and initiate new business-to-business connections
• Work collaboratively within the partnership sales, activation, strategy, and cross-functional teams to meet departmental goals
• Develop and implement in-market and retail promotions to add new value for clients
• Deliver exceptional client service to foster strong relationships and renew partnerships
• Build and nurture connections within the community by actively participating in events
• Market and sell fully-integrated corporate partnership programs to local, regional, national and global businesses
• Coordinate and deliver sales presentations with confidence
• Perform other duties as assigned

What youll bring to the role:

• 4-5 years of relevant work experience
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications primarily Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• A flexible and reliable approach, prioritizing the best interests of the department and organization
• Ability to craft and maintain positive relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, confident in group presentations
• Familiarity with partnership activation, sponsorship sales, and sports/entertainment marketing practices
• Experience in market research and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data
• A curious and creative mindset, with a talent for innovation and persuasive communication

Additional details:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Manager, Corporate Partnership Sales. The primary work location is the Thunder's corporate office located in downtown, Oklahoma City. A valid drivers license, insurance, and clean driving record are required as some local travel may be necessary. The role also requires the ability to lift and carry boxes up to 50 pounds and work in-arena, which includes being in the presence of loud music, crowd noise, and flashing or strobe lighting.

We offer a positive office environment and a robust benefits package including excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k with matching funds, paid downtown parking, tuition reimbursement, employee ticket options, family gym membership subsidy, parental leave, team shop discount, and much more!

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we know that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company As an Equal Opportunity Employer we consider applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provide equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status! We also consider applicants regardless of past legal system involvement, considering the needs of the role, nature of and recency of legal history. We are committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees through our culture of RAVE Respect and Value Everyone.