ABOUT ALL ELITE WRESTLING 
 

Founded by CEO, GM and Head of Creative Tony Khan in 2019, AEW is offering an alternative to mainstream wrestling, with a roster of world-class talent that is injecting new spirit, freshness and energy into the industry.  “AEW: Dynamite” airs every Wednesday from 8-10 p.m. ET on TBS and attracts the youngest wrestling audience on television.  The fight-forward “AEW: Rampage” airs every Friday from 10-11 p.m. ET on TNT, and the new “AEW: Collision” airs every Saturday from 8-10 p.m. ET on TNT.  AEW’s multi-platform content also includes “Being the Elite,” a weekly behind-the-scenes YouTube series, and “AEW Unrestricted,” a weekly podcast series.  For more info, check out Twitter.com/AEW; Instagram.com/AEW; YouTube.com/AEW; Facebook.com/AEW​

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The Director of Media and Partnership Sales role at AEW is a unique opportunity to drive significant revenue across our sponsorship and media verticals. This individual will be able to work with various internal and external business units, media partners, agencies, and brand stakeholders, enhancing and accelerating AEW’s media and sponsorship sales partnerships.

 

 SUMMARY
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Deliver on individual and team revenue goals through the selling of integrated media and partnership packages using traditional, digital, and other non-traditional marketing channels to meet partner objectives

• Develop and maintain strong, lasting relationships with both current and potential corporate partners

• Relentlessly prospect and drive outreach to potential partners

• Contribute to a collaborative sales environment by working closely with all internal and external business units, media partners, talent representatives, venue, and other brand stakeholders

• Stay informed on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities

• Optimize revenue generation through data-centric pricing strategies, creative marketing campaigns, and fully integrated partnerships

• Develop an in-depth understanding of AEW

• Create and provide applicable reports – internally and externally

• Other duties as assigned

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JOB REQUIREMENTS
 

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong work ethic and team-oriented attitude

• Must function at a high level in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple priorities

• Self-sufficient, proactive, and solutions-oriented

• Skilled in all aspects of sales and negotiation

• Appreciate and understand the value of data-induced decision making

• 5+ years of experience in national media sales

• Preferable experience working with live events in sports or entertainment

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed

• Ability to travel as required

• The position is open to remote candidates

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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• Salary Range: $85,000 - $210,000

• Competitive health insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, LTD, and life insurance.

• Employees are eligible to participate in company 401k after 6 months of employment; Match is 100% for the first 3%, 50% for the next 2%. 

• 16 weeks of parental leave 

• Flexible time-off policy

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Applications are being accepted online only.  Please do not call to apply for this position.  Please provide complete information.  An incomplete application may affect your consideration for this position.  AEW is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, rules, or legal requirements. 

 

By submitting this application, you understand that you may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.  You certify that the information in your application is true, correct and complete.  You authorize AEW and its representatives to contact your prior and current employer and other references and all others for purposes of confirmation of the information you have provided.  You understand your application is subject to, among other things, your eligibility to work in the United States.

 

Any personal data (including any sensitive personal data) that you provide to AEW as part of the recruitment process and/or otherwise for potential employment may be held and processed for the purposes of your registration, application and potential selection and in connection with any subsequent employment or placement at AEW or any of its affiliates. That data may be retained and further processed for the purposes of matching your skills and qualifications to future positions, identifying you as a potential candidate for future positions, to inform you of future positions and analytics in respect of who applies for positions with AEW. If you are selected for the opportunity for which you apply, your personal data may be used for the purposes of entering into a relationship with AEW, including sending you correspondence or general information relating to the employment relationship. Your personal data may be disclosed to AEW affiliates and to third-party organizations providing services to AEW. Your personal data will be retained in accordance with AEW document retention policies and applicable laws.

 

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