What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advertising Sales Specialist position at PlayOn?
THE ROLE
PlayOn is actively looking to add an Advertising Sales Specialist to our Sales team. We are focused on our vision of becoming the go-to digital platform for high school sports. Your contributions will be made by connecting small to large sized businesses with local high schools across the country. If you're interested in giving local communities one place to rally around school athletes and their activities and giving businesses targeted opportunities to speak with their customers, we know just the place.
Additional responsibilities and accountabilities for this role include:
• During your first few weeks, you'll learn how to conduct engaging online presentations, overcome objections, negotiate and close deals.
• You'll be the doorway that gives businesses exclusive access to local high school sports communities.
• Using a consultative sales approach you'll work to connect businesses to their local high schools.
• You will steer the full sales cycle from prospect to close.
THE PERSON
• 2 years of experience working in a sales-specific position (account management, recruiting, sales or (equivalent position or combination of education and experience)
• Ability to communicate effectively over the phone
• Positive attitude and drive to win
• Demonstrated sales ability
• Willingness to fail and motivated to learn from your shortcomings
• Tenacity and ability to overcome objections and rejections
• Self-starter, with an entrepreneurial spirit
COMPANY OVERVIEW
The future of high school athletics and activities is powered by PlayOn! Sports. Through GoFan, the NFHS Network, and rSchoolToday, the PlayOn team elevates the event experience for schools and communities across digital ticketing, fundraising, concessions, streaming, websites, and activity management.
PlayOn has united top brands in the school event space with a shared passion for athletics and activities and the lifelong memories that they instill. We take pride in empowering schools to save time and focus on what matters most: the students, staff, and communities who make their programs possible.
Thousands of schools partner with PlayOn to provide unparalleled access to millions of people to discover, enjoy, and relive their favorite events in person and online. As we continue to grow, we remain true to our vision to be there for schools so their communities can be there for every moment.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT PLAYON! SPORTS
PlayOn! Sports is more than just a place to work. It's a place to learn, grow, and thrive as people and professionals. We encourage a healthy work-life balance at PlayOn! Sports through offering flexible working schedules and generous paid time off. Come be a part of the team that is changing the landscape of high school sports!
Some benefits we offer include:
• Competitive salary
• Multiple Medical options to choose from
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Open PTO Policy
• 401K plan with company match
• Fun and collaborative hybrid/flexible work environment
Note: Part-time employees and interns are not eligible to participate in any of the Company’s Employee Health Benefit Plan listed above. These Benefits are only available to full-time employees of the Company.
