Associate, Partner Solutions

at Legends Hospitality in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, Global Technology Solutions, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

THE ROLE

+ Work alongside and support the Partner Solutions team reach and exceed their Annual Revenue targets

+ Creation of world-class sales collateral that leverages the unique selling points of the GTS team and tells a compelling story to close business

+ Understand the competitive landscape, industry trends, and how prospective partners would need GTS’ range of services

+ Genuine eagerness to work with and learn from a diverse and talented team

+ Play an active role driving integration cross-departmentally, encourage collaboration, improve communications, and best practice sharing across the organization

+ Assist in the tracking, measurement and reporting of revenue targets

+ Other administrative tasks as required to support the team and business

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

+ Strong cultural fit and authentic advancer of our mission & values internally and externally.

+ Able to thrive within a dynamic, fast-paced environment combined with a positive, can-do attitude.

+ Entrepreneurial attitude. Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

+ Ability to remain calm under pressure and deadlines, multi-task and prioritize workload

+ Exceptional presentation & storytelling skills with the ability to liaise with stakeholders of all levels; from coordinators to the C-Suite

+ Creative, adaptive personality that can interface with senior-level executives across various organizations.

+ Ability to work traditional and non-traditional office hours as needed.

+ College degree; MBA-preferred

+ 1-2 years of relevant work experience in sports marketing, media and agencies

+ Strong relationship building skills with ability to manage multiple client contacts and projects simultaneously

+ Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills

+ Proficient in Salesforce CRM systems and Microsoft Office

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

Location: On site

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.