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We are a company unlike any other. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close-knit, high-energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees and we offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. It won’t take you long to find out that you are on the right track here at NASCAR!
NASCAR is currently seeking a highly motivated, coachable, and passionate individual to join the best team in Motorsports as a Premium Sales Account Manager.
In 2023 NASCAR will host a first of its kind street race around Grant Park in Downtown Chicago. This two-day festival and motorsports celebration will feature concerts by two A-list artists. The Chicago Street Race Weekend will feature more premium inventory than any other event on the schedule and will require a talented, driven team to achieve success.
Duties:
Generate new sales revenue through prospecting, cold calling and in-person appointments with a focus on B2B prospects
Maintain a 60-80 call per day volume as well as an aggressive meetings schedule
Leverage existing relationships across the enterprise in order introduce current guests to this event
Assist with the creation, development and implementation of new concepts designed to generate new sales revenue streams
After year one, renew and up-sell existing year-over-year
Meet and exceed weekly, monthly, and yearly sales goals
Set appointments with key decision makers in the community to assess the opportunity to develop and grow opportunities
Proactively seek new leads through referrals, networking, and prospecting businesses and organizations
Maintain accurate and detailed records of all current clients and prospects within our CRM system
Provide superior customer service to clients and prospects both in-person and over the phone
Execute experiences on race weekend
Requires some nights/weekends and limited amounts of travel for conferences or trade shows
Assist with additional duties and tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
Four year college degree – Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science preferably in Sports Management, Business and/or Marketing and Communications
Minimum one (1) year of sales experience, preferably in a sports sales environment
Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable making cold calls on the phone
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously and adhere to deadlines
Experienced at making face to face sales presentations
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus
Valid drivers license
Additional Requirements:
The desired candidate must have a strong work ethic and be highly motivated to achieve sales goals. A successful candidate should also showcase excellent communications skills with the ability to have effective and frequent dialogue with prospects, clients, account managers and colleagues.
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NASCAR is committed to fostering a diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We seek to attract and retain the best qualified people available. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any basis that is protected by applicable law except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.
