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HirexHire is hiring: Senior Account Executive, Influencer Partnerships in Elk Gr

HirexHire, Elk Grove Village, IL, US


Job Description

Job Description


ABOUT US

HirexHire (pronounced hire by hire) is a Chicago-based recruiting and talent consultancy that integrates with companies short-term to provide long-term talent solutions. We take a seat in our client’s everyday operations to understand their people goals, gaps, and challenges. We then develop and implement the processes and technologies to execute a sustainable and scalable talent plan.

We partner with companies expecting or experiencing high growth who need to hire at scale or fill a critical role rapidly. Our clients are not looking for quick-fix placements but are thoughtfully building a hiring strategy to scale their businesses.

OUR CLIENT

Location: Chicago Metro Area

Industry: Sports/Software

Company Size: <50

What They Do: Our client provides a subscription-based management software tailored for sports content creators.

THE ROLE

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a cutting-edge sports tech company and help influencers grow their brands. You will be a critical part of the companies growth by building and managing relationships with sports content creators and influencers. You’ll be responsible for guiding creators through the platform’s value proposition, leading full-cycle sales processes, and supporting partners to grow their subscription businesses. This role is ideal for a driven, relationship-focused sales professional excited by the opportunity to empower sports creators and influence the direction of an early-stage company. If you’re ready to bring creators onboard and help them thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Prospect and Engage: Identify and reach out to sports content creators and influencers who can benefit a subscription management tool.

Full-Cycle Sales: Manage the entire sales process, from prospecting and initial outreach to closing and onboarding creators onto the platform.

Relationship Building: Act as a trusted advisor, educating creators on how to maximize engagement, drive revenue, and achieve growth through the platform.

Campaign Performance & Growth: Support creators post-onboarding, advising on best practices to help them grow their fan base and reach subscription goals.

Skills and Experience:

  • 3+ years in sales with a track record of success, ideally in an outbound or account management role.
  • Experience in the content creator economy or a closely related field (influencer marketing, digital media, sports marketing).
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and foster long-term partnerships.
  • Proven ability to sell complex, value-driven solutions by understanding client needs and tailoring the pitch accordingly.Nice-to-Have Qualifications

Nice-to-Have:

  • Experience working with sports-related brands or influencer-driven platforms.
  • Familiarity with social media sales, digital marketing, or subscription business models.
  • Background in sports or sports betting, with a strong understanding of the sports audience landscape.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or a related field.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. HirexHire is dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams for our clients, so if you are excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align, we encourage you to still apply! We may have another fit for you!