Playfly Group
Director, Sales (Toyota Music Factory)
Playfly Group, Yukon, Oklahoma, United States, 73099
Playfly Sports is looking for a Director, Sales to join our team in Dallas, TX.The Director, Sales will be responsible for generating incremental sponsorship revenue on behalf of Toyota Music Factory to meet and exceed individual and team goals for Playfly. The person in this role will work on-site with the staff at Toyota Music Factory and Playfly Sports Properties senior level staff to pitch and close partnership agreements.Toyota Music Factory is an arts & entertainment district located in Dallas, TX. It is designed to be an “urban center” that promotes commerce, culture, and community. It includes live entertainment weekly, dining open daily and year-round, and more: there is an indoor/outdoor music pavilion with 8,000 capacity and 100 events annually, 50,000 square feet of plaza space, 18 restaurants & bars, and a 100,000 square foot office tower. It receives over 2 million in annual attendance. Playfly Sports has partnered with Toyota Music Factory to drive sponsorship sales to this venue and support its goal to provide value to both public and private stakeholders.What You’ll Accomplish
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
Develop a deep understanding of Toyota Music Factory’s business & operations and cultivate close working relationships with Toyota Music Factory staffCreate and execute a dynamic sales plan to meet and exceed individual & overall property sales goals for Toyota Music FactoryDrive sponsorship revenues with the creation, execution, valuation, packaging, category development, database management, lead generation and preparation of presentation materialsIdentify potential sponsors for the property through networking with key stakeholders and business partners and researching local, regional and national companiesSell inventory related to both physical and digital assetsSupport Toyota Music Factory staff with brand activationsWork with the Toyota Music Factory to create sales inventory, revenue projections, and sponsorship strategy for the property assets and submit an official plan on an annual basisDevelop sales presentations for new marketing partnersMaintain a robust pipeline of prospectsManage key objectives, create proposals and draft/negotiate contracts throughout the sales processDevelop key marketing objectives with clients through needs assessment and a collaborative sales processEntertain and cultivate sponsors during in person meetings and events, including attending events at Toyota Music Factory when relevantRepresent the Toyota Music Factory and Playfly Sports in a professional mannerWork with the Toyota Music Factory to research the music & entertainment sponsorship industry and stay current with relevant market trends and conditionsOther job-related duties as assignedWhat You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree required8-10 years of direct sales experience in the entertainment multi-media environment requiredSome experience in a management, lead or mentorship role preferredProven success in hitting individual sales goals on a regular basisFamiliarity with KORE or similar CRM systemKnowledge of the Dallas market and professional network in Dallas preferredExperience with integrated and “conceptual” salesAbility to generate and present ideas and concepts succinctly and provide creative solutions to prospects/clientsOutstanding communication skillsDemonstrated professional sales presentation skillsTravel, Lifting, Physical Requirements
Must be available for events (may include evenings)Must be available to travel for client presentationsMust be able to work nights and weekends around eventsWhat We DoPlayfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. The company introduces high school and college students to career development opportunities in esports through Playfly Esports, operators of North America’s largest college esports league. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.comWhat We Stand ForAt Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it’s just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENTPlayfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.ACCOMMODATIONSPlayfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact recruiting@playfly.com.
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Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
Develop a deep understanding of Toyota Music Factory’s business & operations and cultivate close working relationships with Toyota Music Factory staffCreate and execute a dynamic sales plan to meet and exceed individual & overall property sales goals for Toyota Music FactoryDrive sponsorship revenues with the creation, execution, valuation, packaging, category development, database management, lead generation and preparation of presentation materialsIdentify potential sponsors for the property through networking with key stakeholders and business partners and researching local, regional and national companiesSell inventory related to both physical and digital assetsSupport Toyota Music Factory staff with brand activationsWork with the Toyota Music Factory to create sales inventory, revenue projections, and sponsorship strategy for the property assets and submit an official plan on an annual basisDevelop sales presentations for new marketing partnersMaintain a robust pipeline of prospectsManage key objectives, create proposals and draft/negotiate contracts throughout the sales processDevelop key marketing objectives with clients through needs assessment and a collaborative sales processEntertain and cultivate sponsors during in person meetings and events, including attending events at Toyota Music Factory when relevantRepresent the Toyota Music Factory and Playfly Sports in a professional mannerWork with the Toyota Music Factory to research the music & entertainment sponsorship industry and stay current with relevant market trends and conditionsOther job-related duties as assignedWhat You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree required8-10 years of direct sales experience in the entertainment multi-media environment requiredSome experience in a management, lead or mentorship role preferredProven success in hitting individual sales goals on a regular basisFamiliarity with KORE or similar CRM systemKnowledge of the Dallas market and professional network in Dallas preferredExperience with integrated and “conceptual” salesAbility to generate and present ideas and concepts succinctly and provide creative solutions to prospects/clientsOutstanding communication skillsDemonstrated professional sales presentation skillsTravel, Lifting, Physical Requirements
Must be available for events (may include evenings)Must be available to travel for client presentationsMust be able to work nights and weekends around eventsWhat We DoPlayfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. The company introduces high school and college students to career development opportunities in esports through Playfly Esports, operators of North America’s largest college esports league. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.comWhat We Stand ForAt Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it’s just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENTPlayfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.ACCOMMODATIONSPlayfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact recruiting@playfly.com.
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