Major League Baseball
Account Executive
New York, New York · Staff+ · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$80k-$95kDetected 12 days ago
SalesAccount ManagementNegotiationResearchCommunication
About the role
- Join the fast-growing MLB Local Media team within the Sponsorship Sales division of Major League Baseball.
- Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.
- Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism.
Responsibilities
- Cultivate and maintain strong, lasting relationships with key decision-makers at agencies and clients, focusing on expanding opportunities across local and national inventory while driving consistent quarterly revenue growth to meet or exceed sales targets
- Develop strategic, cross-platform proposals that incorporate RSNs, national media, and digital extensions to deliver measurable value for clients
- Mentor and guide support staff, ensuring efficient management of proposals, deal stewardship, and post-sale analysis to ensure client satisfaction and campaign success
Requirements
- Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in media sales, with a proven track record of exceeding sales targets and driving new business across both local and national accounts
- Strong understanding of the advertising market, including traditional linear, streaming, and integrated national media opportunities
Nice to have
- Previous experience in sports media sales is highly preferred, with familiarity selling across regional sports networks and/or national sports platforms
Compensation
- $80,000 - $95,000
- As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision.
- In addition to your salary, MLB believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package for its employees.
Benefits
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Top MLB Perks & Benefits
- Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
Company info
- Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email us at accommodations@mlb.com.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Join the fast-growing MLB Local Media team within the Sponsorship Sales division of Major League Baseball.
- This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge sports media organization, helping to grow revenue through innovative, multi-platform advertising and sponsorship solutions.
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