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Associate Account Executive – AB Esport Leagues

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Job Description:

The AAE candidate will assist Account Executives in dealing with Activision Blizzard Esport League partners, directly with marketers, sports marketing and advertising agencies, as well as internal constituents, globally.

A successful candidate should have a knowledge base inclusive of sponsorship marketing (traditional sports and or esports), excellent analytical & organizational abilities, strong interpersonal skills, experience in public speaking, the ability to work and communicate effectively in a small team environment and an understanding of the digital media landscape.

Job Function:

• Daily monitoring of Account Executive’s accounts
• Use available information to collaborate with internal research departments to develop accurate and informative research stories for potential clients
• Build out those stories in Power Point Decks
• Assist Account Executive in identifying and developing sponsorship sales opportunities
• Prospect new business opportunities and steward internal conversations in lieu of Account Executives, should they be unavailable
• Actively work with the internal Partner Creative & Strategy group to ideate for potential sponsors
• Actively work with Partner Marketing to see through execution of sold sponsorships
• Brainstorm and develop unique in-broadcast feature segments to add value to esport fan experience that achieve sponsor KPIs
• Provide support and complete additional projects as directed by Account Executive/management
• Meet with and maintain relationships with external constituents
• Work with internal groups (e.g. Accounting and Finance) to resolve contract discrepancies and invoice adjustments

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• BS/BA degree required
• Minimum of 5-7 years sales experience and or sports marketing agency with an emphasis in esports or traditional sports
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM and others as required)

Experience / Special Skills / Abilities Required:

• Strong Power Point Skills as well as other MSFT Office Programs
• Strong written and verbal communication, as well as, presentation skills
• Familiarity with research data – Nielsen, ComScore, Simmons and the like
• Ability to learn quickly and be adaptable
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks concurrently