Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.
Who are we hiring?
The VP Global Partnership Sales will be an experienced sales professional whose role is to grow partnership revenue and drive commercial opportunities for all MSG companies, including MSG Entertainment, MSG Sports and MSG Networks. The ideal candidate will lead a world-class team of sellers to drive MSG’s corporate partnerships strategy while cultivating relationships to bring value and profitability.
What will you do?
- Partnership opportunities inclusive of naming rights, integrated marketing, sampling, digital extensions, concession integration, hospitality and television, bespoke experiences, full suite of all properties, etc.
- Lead a sales team to work efficiently and effectively on maximizing revenue through strategic marketing solutions and innovative sales and marketing concepts focused on international partnerships opportunities.
- Develop in conjunction with Strategy team, a plan to address international partnerships and opportunities
- Collaborate with the Strategy, Business Solutions and Partnership Management teams to implement and develop data-driven sales approach and maximize efficiency in the sales process
- Maximize outward facing activities and time with prospects.
- Build a high-performing team by providing strong mentorship, coaching, and guidance.
- Build and cultivate external networks and relationships.
- Optimize corporate revenue by surfacing the largest opportunities with Partnership as the hub.
- Focus efforts on inventory and strategies designed to maximize revenue streams for MSG properties.
- Directly oversee a team of 4.
What do you need to succeed?
- 10+ years direct sales experience and 5+ years as a sales manager, coaching and leading teams
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree a plus
- Seasoned negotiator and relationship builder with a proven record of negotiating complex, multi—product, multi-year deals that exceed aggressive revenue targets
- Digital acumen
- Extensive knowledge of brand marketing and sponsorship sales, preferably having sold for both traditional and digital-led ad sales with live events (sports, music) experience a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong cross-functional leader who can partner with internal and external clients
- Ability to delegate tasks effectively to maximize productivity
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What We Do
MSG Entertainment is a world leader in live entertainment, comprised of world-renowned venues and marquee brands. Utilizing our powerful assets and expertise, we produce, present, or host a variety of entertainment and sports events, delivering unforgettable experiences for millions of fans each year. Across our venues and brands, MSG Entertainment sets the standard for excellence and innovation while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences.
Our Company includes our portfolio of iconic venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – each a prominent destination for unforgettable experiences and events. With flexible seating capacities and configurations that range from 2,800 to 21,000, our venues enable us to showcase a broad array of compelling sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events that cover a wide spectrum of genres. This includes at Madison Square Garden, known as “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” which serves as home to the New York Knicks and New York Rangers – two of the most recognized franchises in professional sports – and perennially hosts the biggest names in music and entertainment.
MSG Entertainment also features the wholly-owned original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for generations of fans at Radio City Music Hall since 1933. The show’s enduring popularity is driven by the world-famous Radio City Rockettes, the longest-running precision dance company in America.
More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com
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