Sports Marketing Sales Specialist (Entry-Level)
The Sports Marketing Sales Specialist is an entry-level full-time role focused on developing client relationships and driving sales through targeted marketing strategies and networking. The position involves customer engagement, market research, collaboration with marketing teams, and participation in industry events to generate leads and support business growth. This role is ideal for recent graduates seeking a dynamic, team-oriented sales career with training and commission opportunities.
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Role Overview
Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Sports Marketing Sales Specialist based in Minneapolis, MN. This is a full-time, contract opportunity that includes a structured training program, a competitive base salary plus commissions and bonus potential. Recent college graduates and candidates with up to two years of professional experience are encouraged to apply.
What You’ll Do
- Contact new and existing customers to assess needs and propose appropriate marketing and sponsorship solutions
- Monitor competitors and gather market intelligence on pricing, products, merchandising and promotions
- Manage and execute a sales networking plan to build client relationships through targeted social media campaigns
- Prepare marketing and sales reports; recommend strategies to drive new market growth
- Collaborate with marketing team members and account managers to deliver integrated offers
- Represent the organization at trade shows and sports networking events to generate leads
Who You Are (Ideal Candidate)
- Strong relationship-building skills — you develop constructive, cooperative working rapport
- Leadership orientation — comfortable taking charge on group projects or small teams
- Resilient — able to handle rejection and persist through setbacks
- Clear communicator — strong written and verbal skills; effective listener
- Outgoing and assertive personality — confident in networking and sales situations
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
Compensation & Employment Details
- Salary: $45,000–$55,000 per year + commissions/bonus opportunities
- Employment type: Full-time (contract)
- Location: Minneapolis, MN (on-site / in-person activities expected for events and trade shows)
- This role complies with all applicable US federal and state hiring laws. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Keywords & Career Paths
This position is a fit for entry-level candidates interested in sports marketing, social media sales, business development and sales roles such as Sales Associate, Account Representative, Brand Ambassador or Territory Sales Representative.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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