Senior Account Executive, Influencer Partnerships Job at HirexHire in Elk Grove
HirexHire, Elk Grove Village, IL, US
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.