International Sales Executive

Be part of the fastest growing sports channel worldwide

CSI Sports is seeking an experienced International Sales Executive. This Executive must be able to create, develop and execute sales strategies and proposals. You’ll generate new sales from past, current and future leads by making daily sales calls, networking, building relationships and identifying valuable sales opportunities. You’ll also manage existing accounts and excel at identifying clients’ needs, while building and cultivating the business relationship. We’re looking for a competitive, media-savvy, self-driven individual who is passionate about the sports and media industry.

Responsibilities:

·         Negotiate and close deals as we expand our distribution and increase sales in designated territories

·         Establish and enhance relationships in various territories

·         Drive revenues from new and emerging markets

·         Monitor the marketplace for changes that affect sales activities, both directly and indirectly

·         Inform customers of upcoming events, programs, products and services

·         Work with clients from initial contract to delivery and execution where required

·         Utilize research effectively and provide creative and marketing input, as required, in order to establish the best possible sales strategies

·         Travel when needed to key territories and attend pertinent industry functions and markets to ensure the company's interests and objectives are properly represented

·         Work with other departments to ensure effective communication on current and future initiatives

Skills:

·         7+ years of prior proven experience as an international media sales executive

·         3-5 years’ experience in syndicating content internationally, preferably sports

·         Knowledge of broadcast media rights/digital rights terms/landscape

·         Experience making international sales calls; lead generation

·         Excellent writing skills

·         Demonstrates the ability to meet high volume of sales and to negotiate both short and long-term deals

·         Working knowledge of the media business in various territories

·         Multilingual or speaks foreign language a plus

·         PowerPoint and Salesforce skills a plus

·         A strategic thinker and team player

·         Self-motivated and driven to succeed