Account Executive, Kane County Cougars

Position Overview

The Kane County Cougars are currently seeking an experienced sales professional for the role of Account Executive. This in-person position is located at Location: Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva, Illinois and is responsible for achieving sales goals by selling a variety of products including marketing and advertising, group tickets, season tickets and memberships, hospitality services, and off-date events.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to service areas to represent the company and achieve the assigned goals.
• Perform outside sales and customer service activities through in-person visits, telephone, mail, and e-mail communications.
• Gain an understanding of the Cougars organization and its diverse offerings.
• Build a robust client portfolio and pipeline with local and national clients.
• Create tailored sales proposals to meet the specific needs of each client.
• Generate revenue through both direct-to-consumer and B2B sales channels.
• Aid in achieving a yearly team sales goal.
• Manage and support sales staff members to help them achieve team goals.
• Execute meetings, sales calls, and presentations with a wide variety of clients.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sales experience.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A team-first attitude that helps achieve group goals.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends during the season.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Proficiency in Google Suite programs (Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.).
• Knowledge of Geneva and the surrounding areas.
• Existing relationships with local businesses and organizations.

Benefits & Perks

• Opportunity for wild growth and a dynamic career environment with a team of happy, enthusiastic over-achievers.