Hiring: Director of Partnerships | Full-Time | Mullett Arena Company: Oak View Group Location: Tempe, AZ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 10:45:26 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint About the job Experience: •7+ years of sales experience with emphasis in major league or collegiate team sports, larger market media (TV, radio), and/or sponsorship sales. Required Skills: •This role pays an annual salary of $70,000-$80,000 and is bonus eligible. •This position will remain open until November 20, 2026 •Lead and oversee establishing new marketing partnerships to achieve annual revenue goals. •Conduct cold calls as a way of securing appointments to sell to new prospects among local and national companies. •Analyze specific marketing needs of prospects based on partner objectives, market strategies, category potential, activation potential and financials •Effectively present proposals in front of individuals and large groups. •Develop meaningful business relationships with existing and potential sponsors. •Communicate well across all areas of the company, including accounting, marketing, community relations, and ticket operations. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree or the equivalent training & experience. •5-7+ years of sales experience with emphasis in major league or collegiate team sports, larger market media (TV, radio), and/or sponsorship sales. •Demonstrated success in developing and managing highly strategic corporate partnerships; strong prospecting, analytical, presentation, and communication skills. •Proven success in establishing and meeting challenging sales objectives in a high-profile, competitive marketplace. •Comfortable managing tight deadlines and meeting aggressive sales goals and expectations. •Strong professional relationship skills; ability to establish and maintain long-term strategic relationships with corporate clients, direct reports, and co-workers. •Must be a skilled negotiator with the ability to effectively represent the standards and philosophy of the department. •Strong time management and organizational skills. •Able to work non-traditional hours in non-traditional settings. •Must be highly self-motivated and adept at working both independently and as part of a team. Compensation: •$70,000 - $80,000 / year •This role pays an annual salary of $70,000-$80,000 and is bonus eligible Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!