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Vice President – Sales (East Coast)

FOR MORE INFORMATION: DAN ROSSETTI, ASCENSION SPORTS PARTNERS, dan@ascension-sports.net

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Does the opportunity to help be an essential part of developing the future of a young, exciting, and leading-edge company in the tech/athlete endorsement space excite you?

Do you live and breathe all sponsorships at local, regional, and national levels?

Do you understand and enjoy the impact of managing a team of remote sales leaders?

If you’re interested in combining your passion for sports with a successful track record in sponsorship sales, we want to speak with you! The primary responsibility of this position is to secure commercial revenue on behalf of Blueprint Sports’ portfolio of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partners across the country.   The successful candidate will be an experienced, polished sales executive who is expected to consistently source, pitch, negotiate and close six and seven-figure partnerships across multiple client accounts, developing meaningful relationships with executive-level corporate decision makers that result in long term revenue streams for our clients.  

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary business development leader in creating new business client revenue for Blueprint Sports clients located in the western half of the United States.
  • Establish pipelines, sales goals, sales collateral, and more to help the local team be successful.
  • Conduct full sales cycle activities including industry research, prospecting, pitching, proposal development & contract negotiations.
  • Prospect and develop new business pipeline for Blueprint Sports current and future clients.
  • Lead the sales process to engage with potential partners at a senior level and meet sales targets.
  • Participate in negotiations and meetings with key sponsors in and around the properties locally or nationally.
  • Help structure and manage collaboration across properties and Blueprint Sports Leadership.
  • Participate in industry-related events or associations that will enhance the organization’s reputation and potential for success.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university
  • 7+ years of experience in a sponsorship sales role in the sports/entertainment industry
  • Previous experience in collegiate sports preferred
  • Experience negotiating deals and managing strategic partnerships
  • Proven track record of developing and maintaining strong, lasting relationships with relevant stakeholders
  • Ability to develop creative solutions which will meet the objectives of prospective partners
  • High energy level coupled with a strong drive for results
  • Able to create and execute strategic plans to meet both short and long term business objectives
  • Must demonstrate a high level of integrity and honesty
  • Effective communication, organizational, presentation, and listening skills
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite(s)
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically where needed

More About the Company

Founded in Las Vegas in 2020 and backed by Andre Agassi, eight-time Grand Slam tennis champion, Blueprint Sports (BPS) powers the industry’s leading name, image, and likeness (NIL) collectives for alumni, supporters, and businesses, connecting them with student-athletes at their favorite university. BPS’ national portfolio of collectives support student-athletes in communities across the country, including:  Friends of Spike, around Gonzaga University, Friends of Wilbur & Wilma, around the University of Arizona, Friends of Basevols, around the University of Tennessee, Friends of UNILV, around the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Friends of the Pack, around the University of Nevada-Reno, Friends of Rocky, around The University of Toledo, Lions Legacy Club, around Penn State Football, and more. The Blueprint Sports management team possesses over 50 years of college and professional sports experience, spanning the Pac-12 Conference, IMG, Learfield, and Nevada Athletics Commission, among others. For more information visit blueprintsports.com and follow @PoweredByBPS on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION: DAN ROSSETTI, ASCENSION SPORTS PARTNERS, dan@ascension-sports.net

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Nate Brown

General Manager

Nate Brown is the General Manager of Zags Collective, leading the charge to help amplify the opportunities for the Gonzaga student-athletes through NIL partnerships with local charities, fans and businesses. With over a decade of experience in the professional sports industry and as a former business owner in Spokane, Nate is a seasoned professional who knows what it takes to succeed. Most recently, he served as the National Sales Director for a prominent west-coast real estate company, where he was responsible for driving growth and retention. With a deep understanding of sales and marketing, Nate brings a wealth of knowledge to the table and is always seeking innovative ways to drive revenue and create partnerships.With a passion for ensuring the success of student-athletes both on and off the field, Nate is dedicated to providing the necessary resources to keep Gonzaga competitive on the national stage. He understands the importance of building and maintaining strong relationships with the community and local businesses, and works to maximize opportunities for Gonzaga’s student-athletes. As the son of two Gonzaga alumni, including a father who was a baseball pitcher and also a coach for the school, Nate has a great connection to the university and a passion for ensuring its continued success. Outside of work, Nate enjoys spending time with family, including his wife Jessica and their 16-year-old daughter Brooklynn and 12-year-old son Marcus. When not working or spending time with family, you can find Nate at any one of the amazing golf courses in Spokane, honing his swing!

Mike Smith

General Manager

Mike Smith joined Micconope 1851 in March 2023 and is excited to be the General Manager and looks forward to working with Blueprint Sports increase NIL revenue generation for Florida State University student-athletes. Smith comes to Micconope 1851 from Catawba College where he held the title as the Senior Director of Athletics, Development. Prior to working in Athletics at Catawba College, Mike served as the Associate Athletics Director for External Relations at Charleston Southern University. Smith has an impressive background in the collegiate athletics industry, having held senior level development and corporate sponsorship sales roles at The University of Southern Mississippi, Limestone University, the Sun Belt Conference, Florida Atlantic University, and with multimedia rights-holders Tele South Communications at the University of Mississippi, Learfield Sports at UNC Chapel Hill, and with International Sports Properties at Georgia Tech. Smith is a graduate of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, and holds a master’s degree in Business Management from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In his new role here at Micconppe 1851, Smith will be responsible for raising major gifts for NIL deals as well as securing NIL corporate sponsorships for Florida State University student-athletes. Mike looks forward to helping ensure the FSU student-athletes have the resources and leadership opportunities to remain competitive nationally and positioned for success well beyond graduation. Mike is married to Katy Smith; the couple looks forward to relocating to Tallahassee, Florida, and becoming a part of the Micconope 1851 and Seminole family!

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