About the role
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AthleteIQ Ventures invests in early-stage companies building the future of human performance infrastructure and sports commerce. The company is seeking a part-time Sponsorship Account Executive to identify, develop, and close brand partnerships for The Film Room by building sponsor pipelines, engaging decision-makers, developing customized opportunities, and securing agreements.
Responsibilities • Identify brands aligned with AthleteIQ and The Film Room • Research brand marketing, sponsorship, innovation, partnership, and corporate decision-makers • Build and maintain an organized sponsor pipeline and CRM • Conduct direct outreach and pursue warm introductions • Schedule and participate in sponsor discovery meetings • Understand prospective sponsors' business and marketing objectives • Help create customized sponsorship concepts and proposals • Present opportunities alongside AthleteIQ's founder • Manage follow-up, objections, negotiations, and next steps • Provide a concise weekly pipeline report • Coordinate the transition from sale to activation and support renewals when assigned
Skills • • At least two years of sales, partnerships, sponsorship, advertising, or business development experience • • Demonstrated ability to prospect, create opportunities, and move deals through a sales process • • Strong written communication, presentation, organization, and follow-up skills • • Comfort working independently in an early-stage environment • • Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent relevant professional experience • • Venture capital or startup ecosystem experience preferred • • Sports, athlete, NIL, college athletics, or sports technology experience strongly preferred • • Marketing, media sales, branded content, or sponsorship experience strongly preferred
Benefits • 15% commission on qualifying new cash sponsorships personally sourced and closed • Remote work arrangement
Company Overview • AthleteIQ Ventures invests in early-stage companies building the future of human performance infrastructure and sports commerce. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Austin, TX, US, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://www.aiqvc.com.