Entry Level Sports Marketing

Position Overview

We are seeking motivated and results-driven Advertising Sales Representatives to join our team. You will be responsible for promoting and selling advertising space to local businesses around golf courses. This is an entry level position – no prior sales or golf knowledge is required, although experience in these areas is a plus. Our family-owned company has been a Portland, Oregon staple for over 40 years, working with more than 5,000 golf courses across the U.S. and Canada. Join us in our Portland office to help local businesses capture the attention of middle to high income golfers nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct product demonstrations to showcase the benefits of our advertising solutions over the phone.
• Identify and pursue new business development opportunities within assigned territories.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to create effective promotional strategies that resonate with target audiences.
• Manage sales pipelines, track progress, and report on performance metrics regularly.
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Prospect business owners using internet resources around the assigned territory.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in direct sales, retail sales, inside/outside sales, hospitality, or a sports background is a plus.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A results-oriented mindset with a passion for achieving targets and driving growth.
• Comfortable speaking on the phone.
• Willingness to learn, remain coachable, and take constructive criticism seriously.
• Basic computer proficiency including typing, emailing, and researching leads online.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of sales experience (preferred).
• 1 year of hospitality experience (preferred).
• Any additional familiarity with the golf industry is an advantage.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year with a guaranteed base salary, monthly bonus structure, and daily cash incentives.
• Standard schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.
• Opportunity for upward mobility as we promote exclusively from within.
• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; 401(k) with 100% matching; all major holidays paid; and paid vacation time.