About the Role
Legends Global Merchandise is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Manager, Partnership Sales to drive revenue through developing and securing partnerships with current and new customers.
Responsibilities
- Drive revenue by developing partnerships with local, regional, and national companies and building strong, long-term relationships.
- Prospect, negotiate, and close deals focusing on branded solutions and merchandise.
- Hunt and prospect for new customers to drive growth and new revenue.
- Conduct research to understand client businesses and industries to align solutions.
- Coordinate brainstorming sessions to develop innovative ideas and solutions.
- Present, negotiate, and close deals with current or new business.
- Develop and execute strategies to meet or exceed revenue targets.
- Maintain excellent communication between the sales team and internal departments.
- Supervise employees, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning work, appraising performance, and resolving issues.
Requirements
- Ability to perform essential duties with energy and enthusiasm.
- Experience and comfort in developing high-level relationships with key decision-makers.
- Proven track record of developing and closing new account business and meeting sales objectives.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate innovation and initiative.
- Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a results-driven and deadline-driven environment.
- Hunger, curiosity, and willingness to always learn.
- High level of integrity, business ethics, and character.
- Willingness to think beyond the status quo and take calculated risks.
- Willing and able to travel and maintain a flexible work schedule for events.
Skills
- Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills.
- Strong verbal and presentation skills; able to tell compelling stories and be a persuasive presenter.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to initiate and develop personal and professional relationships in the industry.
Location
- On Site at LGM Buffalo
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-2+ years of business development and sales experience
- Manager
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000 - $70,000 plus performance based incentive
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid vacation
- 401k plan
About the Company
- Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands, delivering integrated premium services through a white-label approach.
- Operates a network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests annually.
- Expertise spans feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking.
- Culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action.
- Committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.
Equal Opportunity
- Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply.
- VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
