Corporate Partnership - Account Executive

Chicago Wolves - Glenview, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Glenview, IL

About the position

The Corporate Partnership - Account Executive position is responsible for developing, maintaining, and increasing advertising partnerships. The role focuses on generating revenue through the sale of various sponsorship and marketing inventory, including in-arena signage, TV, print, digital advertising, community relations initiatives, and retail vendor programs. The ideal candidate will actively engage with local and regional businesses to create tailored programs that meet client needs while ensuring strong relationship management and customer retention.

Responsibilities

• Actively prospect new business partnerships with local and regional businesses.
• Develop new and tailored programs to meet the specific needs of each client.
• Communicate regularly with current and prospective partners through phone calls, personal appointments, and hospitality at Wolves events and games.
• Assist in the implementation of partnership initiatives.
• Track all correspondence with customers via CRM software.
• Regularly meet call volume requirements and set up new partnership meetings weekly.
• Attend all Wolves home games and other events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to sell both conceptual and transactional inventory through the entire sales process from prospect identification, contact, ideation, presentation to close.
• A strong focus on relationship sales and customer retention.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Available to work flexible hours including holidays, evenings, and weekends.
• Bachelor's degree required (Business, Communications, Marketing, Sales, preferred).
• Prior experience with a proven record of sales achievements (sponsorship or media sales preferred).
• High energy; ability to remain focused on sales goals and work independently.

Benefits

• Salary plus commission