Account Executive, Corporate Partnerships

Account Executive, Corporate Partnerships

Chicago, IL

Hybrid

Playfly Sports is looking for a Account Executive, Corporate Partnerships to join our team. The primary responsibility of the Account Executive (AE) is to support Premier’s VP, Corporate Partnerships and other sales executives as needed. The focus of this role is on lead generation, assisting with the day‑to‑day management of sales administration and various business development and sponsorship sales efforts. The AAE will have a unique opportunity to work day to day with PPP executives and clients, learning first‑hand the business of sports and work on some of the most prestigious and high‑profile projects in the sports and entertainment industry.

This Account Executive role will provide a path to a Manager, Corporate Partnership role. The term of this position is based on the individual’s talent and progression within the Account Executive role. Typically the role is one to two years in duration.

• Support VP, Corporate Partnerships and other sales executives as needed
• Own lead generation and facilitate brand engagement
• Provide brand and property research / insights to assigned sales executives
• Assist with sales administration, client reporting and project support
• Work across various Playfly Sports departments to allow for consistent cross‑selling
• Other job‑related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree required
• A passionate interest in the business of sports
• Strong research, organizational & analytical skills
• Ability to form strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and other sports & entertainment organizations
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Exceptional project management and administrative skills
• Must maintain a positive attitude, professionalism, integrity, motivation and a strong work ethic

• This role primarily takes place in an office setting
• Occasional domestic and international travel required

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

The Base Pay Range For This Role Is

$55,000—$60,000 USD

Playfly Sports is the full‑service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome‑based solutions into 90‑million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high‑profile sports sponsorship platforms.

Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at

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