Advertising Sales Account Executive

Job Brief

The Dink is the largest, most influential pickleball media and events brand in the world.

We are seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial Advertising Sales Account Executive to spearhead our sales initiatives. The ideal candidate will be proactive, accountable, and driven to make a significant impact within a rapidly expanding company.

• Generate new leads and opportunities
• Work to qualify and close leads
• Prospect, cultivate, develop and maintain relationships with advertising decision-makers at brands and agencies
• Maintain a pipeline of active opportunities
• Manage full sales cycle from prospect to close
• Accurately capture and report all aspects of account and opportunity information
• Accurately report on forecast/pipeline
• Responsible for driving revenue by selling integrated packages to advertisers
• Build custom partnership proposals and presentations for potential brand clients

• 3+ years of digital media sales experience and a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals
• Knowledgeable and passionate about digital media, brand marketing, and strategic partnerships
• Strong personal relationships with key brand and agency stakeholders
• A strong understanding of media sales packaging and selling digital sponsor ships
• Previous success winning new business
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience selling native newsletter advertising products is a plus

• Problem-solver
• Accountable
• Hustler
• Self-motivated
• Demand generation/prospecting
• Lead conversion
• Presentation – in person and virtual

Given the fast-paced nature of our business, there is plenty of potential to excel beyond this initial role. We are looking for hustle-minded problem-solvers who aren t afraid to go above and beyond to get things done.

Serious Candidates: please send an email to  with samples of previous work (e.g. relevant deals closed, network of brands and agencies), your resume, a brief description of your familiarity with pickleball and why you are a good fit.