Careers

We are Van Wagner

 

We’re on a mission to reinvent the sports marketing and entertainment game. And it all starts with our people.

Our Culture

We’re a dynamic team with an unmatched culture, built on trust and care for each other, hard work, and delivering unrivaled results for the companies, leagues, schools, teams, and conference partners we work with.

People First

We take a people-first approach to business and are proud of our exceptionally talented and diverse team who exemplify “The Van Wagner Way” – going above and beyond every day, not only for our partners but for our chosen work family.

Commitment

We have an inherent commitment to integrity, honesty, loyalty, and the provision of quality standards that separate us from the crowd.

Our Values

Entrepreneurial

Our entrepreneurial spirit drives us forward. We constantly challenge ourselves to improve and do better. We think of creative ways to solve tough problems and we take calculated risks. We challenge convention and the status quo to make the world better for our team, clients, and company.

Relentless Hustle

Perseverance, courage, and tenacity are part of our DNA. We set high expectations for ourselves, our relentless spirit drives us to get the job done and be the best at what we do. We never give up, even when getting to our goal is hard.

Teamwork

WE are Van Wagner, and we win as a team. When we collaborate, we harness the power of our collective experience, intellect, and creativity to deliver results for our customers and partners, and help our company win.

Integrity

From top-down, we strive to do the right thing, even when no one is looking. We value honesty, transparency, and a commitment to doing what’s best for our clients, partners, teammates, and company. We uphold the highest standards of integrity in our actions, every day.

Exceptional Service

We do things “The Van Wagner Way”. Our clients and partners are the lifeblood of our business and our most important stakeholders. Our promise is to always strive to meet or exceed their expectations in every experience, act with transparency, and deliver results that make a positive difference in their lives.

Fun!

We enjoy not just the work itself but also the people around us. We are passionate team players who take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We stop to celebrate our wins, cheer each other on, and have fun.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Outstanding benefits package

National medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance and supplemental plans

Transit benefits

401k

Professional development & training

Paid time off and holidays

Open Positions

A&P Mechanic

About Van Wagner

We are a leading full-service sports and entertainment firm. We work with the world’s top professional and college teams, leagues, brands, and properties, providing deep expertise in sales, marketing, content creation, activation, and consulting.

Van Wagner has been connecting brands to sports for over twenty-five years.  When we first entered the sports landscape, we used our creativity and expertise to develop unique signage in live sporting events and marketing opportunities for brands to reach sports fans through our Dorna division, including home plate signage in MLB, courtside signage in the NBA and NCAA, and the Allstate college football field goal net program. Our world-class Productions division creates the best in-venue fan experiences for 9 of the world’s top 10 sporting events, including the Super Bowl, Olympic Games, Kentucky Derby, CFP, and Final Four among others.

 

About Van Wagner Aerial Media

Van Wagner Aerial Media, LLC is the national leader in Aerial Media.  It is a privately held wholly owned subsidiary of Van Wagner.

 

About the A&P Mechanic Role

We are looking for an energetic, skilled, self-motivated A&P Mechanic to join our team full-time at our location at Compton Airport in LA. While the hangar will reflect our South Florida location to an extent.  This is an excellent opportunity for those who want the freedom to set up shop according to their personal preferences.

Essential Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • 100 Hours/Annual inspections, repair, modify and refurbish Piper Super Cubs.
  • Logbook entries, AD research, compliance, Use of manuals drawings, and checklist.
  • Airframe troubleshooting, repair, corrosion removal and treatment, fabric repair, painting, component removal, repair, rig, and installation.
  • Track All inspections, time-critical systems, transponders, engines, propellers, tools and work with vendors to ensure completion.
  • Engine troubleshooting, corrosion removal, painting, component removal, repair and install 4-cylinder Lycoming.
  • Minor sheet metal fabrication and repair, fabric install and repair, fiberglass.
  • Parts procurement, management, and restocking for required tasks.
  • Basic electrical troubleshooting, replacement of components, repair, and installation.
  • Maintains a clean, safe working environment.
What We’re Looking For: 
  • 3 – 7 years of experience
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write English
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and the position regularly requires sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and moving about the facility.
  • Must be able to work weekends and holidays with summer months being the busiest, in support of flight and ground operations.
  • Must be flexible to travel as needed to the Miami area for catch-up maintenance and aircraft teardowns.
  • Must have a clean driving record
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test and submit to random testing when required.
Preferred but not necessary:
  • Fabric experience a plus.
  • Experience in a general aviation maintenance shop environment.
  • Quality control process familiarization or applicable work experience under a quality program.
  • Familiarization with 14 CFR Part 91, or Applicable work experience under 14 CFR Part 135, Part 145, Part 121, or United States Military.
  • Inspection Authorization.

 

Why Van Wagner May Be Right for You:

An unmatched culture within our organization that focuses on building trust with our team members and business partners through a people-first approach that delivers business results.

  • Competitive Base Salary 65,000 – 85,000 (The actual amount will consider a range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets and experience.)
  • Outstanding benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance)
  • 401k
  • Paid Time Off.
  • Expenses paid business travel


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Sales Executive – Aerial

Van Wagner – New York, United States (Remote)

About Van Wagner

We are a leading full-service sports and entertainment firm. We work with the world’s top professional and college teams, leagues, brands, and properties, providing deep expertise in sales, marketing, content creation, activation, and consulting.

Van Wagner has been connecting brands to sports for over twenty-five years. When we first entered the sports landscape, we used our creativity and expertise to develop unique signage in live sporting events and marketing opportunities for brands to reach sports fans through our Dorna division, including home plate signage in MLB, courtside signage in the NBA and NCAA, and the Allstate college football field goal net program. Our world-class Productions division creates the best in-venue fan experiences for 9 of the world’s top 10 sporting events, including the Super Bowl, Olympic Games, Kentucky Derby, CFP, and Final Four among others.

 

About Van Wagner Aerial Media

Van Wagner Aerial Media, LLC is the national leader in Aerial Media. It is a privately held wholly owned subsidiary of Van Wagner.

 

About the Agency Sales Role

We are seeking a motivated and passionate sales executive to join the Aerial Media team at Van Wagner. The ideal candidate will use their expertise to prospect, research, identify RFPs, and qualify sales opportunities with national, regional, and local advertising agencies.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Serves all East Coast agencies on behalf of Van Wagner Aerial.
  • Execute full sales cycles, including lead generation, pricing, packaging, and RFP management.
  • Implement strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.
  • Manage assigned inbound leads.
  • Expand product knowledge and pitch creative ideas for how aerial can be used for their clients.
  • Manage your pipeline and day-to-day tasks and appointments using Salesforce.
  • Oversee and manage client campaigns from start to finish.
  • Collaborate with the sales and operation team.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 5 – 10 years of sales experience preferred.
  • Understanding of the value of advertising.
  • Demonstrate the ability to build relationships.
  • Meticulous organization skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated, go-getter attitude.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Team Player
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Based in the New York City Area.
  • Must have experience with Out-of-Home Advertising, or Agencies.
  • Willingness to travel at a minimum of 15%.
  • All Van Wagner employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and if hired, present proof of vaccination.

Why Van Wagner May Be Right for You:

An unmatched culture within our organization that focuses on building trust with our team members and business partners through a people-first approach that delivers business results.

  • Competitive salary, with bonuses and commissions based on performance with no cap!
  • Outstanding benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance)
  • 401k
  • Paid Time Off.
  • Ability to work remotely.
  • Base Salary Range 150k – 175 plus commission opportunities

(The actual amount will consider a range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to, skill sets, experience, and location.)

 



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Direct Sales – Aerial

About Van Wagner

We are a leading full-service sports and entertainment firm. We work with the world’s top professional and college teams, leagues, brands, and properties, providing deep expertise in sales, marketing, content creation, activation, and consulting.

Van Wagner has been connecting brands to sports for over twenty-five years.  When we first entered the sports landscape, we used our creativity and expertise to develop unique signage in live sporting events and marketing opportunities for brands to reach sports fans through our Dorna division, including home plate signage in MLB, courtside signage in the NBA and NCAA, and the Allstate college football field goal net program. Our world-class Productions division creates the best in-venue fan experiences for 9 of the world’s top 10 sporting events, including the Super Bowl, Olympic Games, Kentucky Derby, CFP, and Final Four among others.

 

About Van Wagner Aerial Media

Van Wagner Aerial Media, LLC is the national leader in Aerial Media.  It is a privately held wholly owned subsidiary of Van Wagner.

 

About the Direct Sales Role

We are seeking a motivated and passionate sales executive to join the Aerial Media team at Van Wagner.  The ideal candidate is a hunter and relentless prospector that’s driven to succeed in a fast-paced environment and has a knack for building new relationships.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Pursue and acquire new partners through cold outreach and networking.
  • Deliver compelling sales presentations with confidence.
  • Negotiate rates and ensure prompt payments.
  • Manage assigned inbound leads.
  • Collaborate with internal partners to drive revenue and meet/exceed established sales targets.
  • Oversee and manage client campaigns from start to finish.
  • Collaborate with the sales and operation team.
  • Manage your pipeline and day to day tasks and appointments using Salesforce.

 

What We’re Looking For:

  • 3 – 7 years of sales experience
  • Understanding of the value of advertising.
  • Demonstrate the ability to build relationships.
  • Meticulous organization skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated, go-getter attitude.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Team Player
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Willingness to travel at a minimum 50%.
  • All Van Wagner employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and if hired, present proof of vaccination.

Why Van Wagner May Be Right for You

  • An unmatched culture within our organization that focuses on building trust with our team members and business partners through a people-first approach that delivers business results.
  • Competitive salary, with bonuses and commissions based on performance with no cap!
  • Outstanding benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance)
  • 401k
  • Paid Time Off.
  • Remote – Work from Home.


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Broadcast Control Center Engineer [Raleigh, NC]

About Van Wagner

We are a leading full-service advertising and entertainment agency. We work with the biggest names in Sports and Fortune 500 companies, providing deep expertise in sales, marketing, content creation, event production, activation, and more.

Van Wagner has been connecting brands to sports for decades. When we first entered the sports landscape, we used our creativity and expertise to develop unique advertising and marketing opportunities for brands to reach millions of sports fans at live events.  As the world’s leaders in TV-visible signage, our Dorna team positions brands in the heart of the action, selling high-impact, visible signage behind Homeplate, courtside, and along fields of play across more than 500 professional and collegiate sports teams across the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA, MLS, and International Soccer.

As industry leaders and innovators within sport presentation and video board production, Van Wagner’s Productions team has developed, produced, and directed in-stadium shows for nearly every major event in sports. We work with the highest profile leagues, teams, and venues in the world, including the NFL Super Bowl, Olympic Games, Formula 1, NCAA Championships, US Open Tennis, Kentucky Derby, NHL All-Star Game & Winter Classic, and MLB Field of Dreams, to name a few.

 

About this Role

The Broadcast Control Center Engineer will oversee all technical operations for Van Wagner’s Broadcast Control Center in Raleigh, NC. Our new Broadcast Control Center is an expansive, full-service, remote production hub, designed with cutting-edge technology and backed by a talented team of producers, engineers, editors, and operators to provide broadcast production solutions for our clients.

We’re looking for self-starters who are driven, team-oriented, never shy away from a challenge, and have a can-do attitude, to join our fast-growing team. This is a great opportunity to work with some of the world’s leading sports and broadcast properties. This is not a travel position and requires that you have a flexible schedule.

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Oversee the day-to-day technical operation of Van Wagner’s Broadcast Control Center in Raleigh, NC.
  • Maintain all technical systems in the Broadcast Control Center, working closely with vendors and manufacturers to ensure optimal operation of all systems.
  • Plan both on-site and BCC technical operations for all REMI productions utilizing the Broadcast Control Center.
  • Manage the inbound and outbound equipment being shipped to and from remote sites, collaborating with the rest of the technical operations team to ensure that equipment is accounted for and organized.
  • Collaborate with the technical operations team on workflow improvements and project execution.
  • Interface with Van Wagner business development team and clients as needed to understand all technical requirements of projects to assist with guidance and planning.
  • Work with the technical operations team to assist in the development of annual capital budgets for continued improvements to the Broadcast Control Center and associated broadcast systems.
  • Develop and facilitate maintenance schedules for all broadcast equipment.

 

What We’re Looking for:
  • Experience planning and delivering REMI broadcast productions.
  • 10+ Years’ experience in the broadcast industry with a focus on sports and live entertainment
  • High proficiency in all broadcast technical systems, especially those utilized in REMI productions.
  • The ability to design, install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and/or repair television broadcast equipment.
  • Knowledge of signal acquisition and distribution workflows utilizing a plethora of mediums e.g., Satellite, Fiber, EPL, MPLS, Public Internet, and others
  • Understanding of signal encoding and decoding utilizing various platforms and standards, e.g., I.e., JPEG-2000, JPEG-XS, H264, HEVC, H265, MPEG-4, SRT, RTMP, RIST, WebRTC & others
  • Experience working in both IP and baseband broadcast facilities.
  • An individual with a deep understanding of product offerings and equipment from the following manufacturers: Evertz, Ross Video, Imagine Communications, Riedel Communications, Calrec, Netgear, Cisco, Haivision, TVU, LiveU, Unity Intercom, and others.
  • Strong focus on high-quality service and support
  • Ready to apply governance and change management processes to continual improvement.
  • Thrives in the environment of high-availability 7/24/365 broadcast origination.
  • Agile and able to adjust priorities to meet the demands of potentially conflicting projects.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and motivational skills
  • Proficient in Windows, Mac, and Linux Operating Systems

 

Why Van Wagner May Be Right for You:
  • An unmatched culture within our organization that focuses on building trust with our clients, team members, and partners through a people-first approach that delivers business results.
  • Competitive salary and paid time off.
  • Outstanding benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
  • 401k


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General Manager – College [multiple properties]

About Van Wagner

We are a leading full-service sports and entertainment firm. We work with the world’s top professional and college teams, leagues, brands, and properties, providing deep expertise in sales, marketing, content creation, activation, and consulting.

Van Wagner has been connecting brands to sports for over twenty-five years.  When we first entered the sports landscape, we used our creativity and expertise to develop unique signage in live sporting events and marketing opportunities for brands to reach sports fans through our Dorna division, including home plate signage in MLB, courtside signage in the NBA and NCAA, and the Allstate college football field goal net program. Our world-class Productions division creates the best in-venue fan experiences for 9 of the world’s top 10 sporting events, including the Super Bowl, Olympic Games, Kentucky Derby, CFP and Final Four among others.

 

About Van Wagner College

Van Wagner’s College division is the fastest growing company in the industry and now manages the corporate sponsorship and multimedia rights for over 40 NCAA athletic departments and conferences spanning the entire continental United States. We work with our partners to identify and create advertising, marketing, and promotional opportunities for sponsor businesses, across mediums including TV & Radio broadcast, websites, social media, digital and fixed signage, print media, e-newsletters, fan experiences, event activations, and much more.

 

About the General Manager Role

The General Manager role is a critical part the Van Wagner teams that operate locally in support of a specific collegiate institution or conference partner.  We’re looking for entrepreneurial self-starters that are driven, team-oriented, never shy away from a challenge, and have a can-do attitude to join our fast-growing team. This is a great opportunity to grow a career in sports marketing.

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Overall revenue generation and cost containment for the business operation.
  • As a representative of the University/Conference, you will build and maintain positive working relationships with local and regional businesses, the campus community, and especially the athletics department (or conference office where applicable)
  • Development and implementation of annual business plan that will allow the Partnership to maximize revenue, exposure for the institutional brand, and value to the corporate partners involved with the program
  • Management of expenses of the venture according to an agreed-upon annual budget
  • Management of the overall sponsorship fulfillment and execution, including direct client services duties for sponsor accounts.
  • Serve as primary point of contact for institution’s current sponsors. Work with decision-makers at these companies to extend and increase their commitment to the school.
  • Manage the relevant reporting of financial information for sales revenue as well as operations of the program to all pertinent parties.
  • Plan and manage internal communications and awareness of corporate and University direction, mission, and goals in the marketplace
  • Develop and maintain relationships with top University Administrators
  • Work with existing sponsors to grow and extend their partnerships with the school
  • Prospecting, scheduling, and conducting initial discovery meetings with new businesses that would benefit from associating with the school or conference
  • Prepare and present top-notch PowerPoint proposals to new businesses that thoughtfully story tell what the partnerships can look like
  • Negotiate with new businesses to secure new sponsors
  • Draft and coordinate agreements, managing all relevant information in our database
  • Fulfill the terms of agreements that provide advertising, marketing, and promotional benefits to sponsor businesses. This can include platforms such as TV & Radio broadcasts, websites, social media, digital and fixed signage, print media, e-newsletters, fan experiences, event activations, and much more.
  • Collaborate with the Account Executive and other team members on game days for sponsor activations as well as the entertainment of current or prospective sponsors
  • Capture proof of performance examples and provide summaries to share with sponsors
  • Update new business development activities in the CRM system (currently Salesforce)

 

What We’re Looking For:

  • Ideally, some experience working in marketing, advertising, sales, or events
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings, weekends and, on rare occasions, holidays. (Don’t worry, we make up for it with time off and remote/hybrid scheduling at other times of the year!)
  • Great interpersonal communication skills
  • A willingness to talk to people you have never met before
  • Great listener who can appreciate the needs of different organizations and can suggest relevant ideas for how those organizations can partner
  • Demonstrated professionalism
  • Energetic and self-motivated attitude
  • Competitive response to challenges (A “Bring it on!” attitude)
  • Hard work and persistence
  • Comfort with being uncomfortable (this is how we grow!)
  • Coach-ability
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
  • Proficient with Social Media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok)
  • CRM experience (We use Salesforce.com)
  • Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and have a clean driving record

 

Why Van Wagner May Be Right For You:

  • An unmatched culture within our organization that focuses on building trust with our team members, sponsor businesses, schools, and conferences partners through a people-first approach that delivers business results
  • Competitive salary, with bonuses and commissions based on performance (with no cap!)
  • Outstanding benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
  • 401k
  • Opportunity to compete in sales contests with cool prizes (i.e. Trips to Final Four or CFP Championship Game)
  • Ongoing professional development training


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Director of Sales – College [multiple properties]

About Van Wagner

We are a leading full-service sports and entertainment firm. We work with the world’s top professional and college teams, leagues, brands, and properties, providing deep expertise in sales, marketing, content creation, activation, and consulting.

Van Wagner has been connecting brands to sports for over twenty-five years.  When we first entered the sports landscape, we used our creativity and expertise to develop unique signage in live sporting events and marketing opportunities for brands to reach sports fans through our Dorna division, including home plate signage in MLB, courtside signage in the NBA and NCAA, and the Allstate college football field goal net program. Our world-class Productions division creates the best in-venue fan experiences for 9 of the world’s top 10 sporting events, including the Super Bowl, Olympic Games, Kentucky Derby, CFP and Final Four among others.

 

About Van Wagner College

Van Wagner’s College division is the fastest growing company in the industry and now manages the corporate sponsorship and multimedia rights for over 40 NCAA athletic departments and conferences spanning the entire continental United States. We work with our partners to identify and create advertising, marketing, and promotional opportunities for sponsor businesses, across mediums including TV & Radio broadcast, websites, social media, digital and fixed signage, print media, e-newsletters, fan experiences, event activations, and much more.

 

About the Director of Sales Role

The Director of Sales role is a critical part the Van Wagner teams that operate locally in support of a specific collegiate institution or conference partner.  We’re looking for entrepreneurial self-starters that are driven, team-oriented, never shy away from a challenge, and have a can-do attitude to join our fast-growing team. This is a great opportunity to grow a career in sports marketing.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • As a representative of the University/Conference, you will build and maintain positive working relationships with local and regional businesses, the campus community, and especially the athletics department (or conference office where applicable)
  • Work with existing sponsor businesses to grow and extend their partnerships with the school or conference
  • Prospecting, scheduling, and conducting initial discovery meetings with new businesses that would benefit from associating with the school or conference
  • Ideation and collaboration with the General Manager to shape what partnerships between new businesses and the school or conference can look like
  • Prepare and present top-notch PowerPoint proposals to new businesses that thoughtfully story tell what the partnerships can look like
  • Negotiate with new businesses to secure new sponsors
  • Draft and coordinate agreements, managing all relevant information in our division-wide database
  • Fulfill the terms of agreements that provide advertising, marketing, and promotional benefits to sponsor businesses. This can include platforms such as TV & Radio broadcasts, websites, social media, digital and fixed signage, print media, e-newsletters, fan experiences, event activations, and much more.
  • Collaborate with the General Manager and other team members on game days for sponsor activations as well as the entertainment of current or prospective sponsors
  • Capture proof of performance examples and provide fulfillment summaries to share with current sponsors
  • Update new business development activities in the CRM system (currently Salesforce)

 

What We’re Looking For:

  • Ideally, some experience working in marketing, advertising, sales, or events
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings, weekends and, on rare occasions, holidays. (Don’t worry, we make up for it with time off and remote/hybrid scheduling at other times of the year!)
  • Great interpersonal communication skills
  • A willingness to talk to people you have never met before
  • Great listener who can appreciate the needs of different organizations and can suggest relevant ideas for how those organizations can partner
  • Demonstrated professionalism
  • Energetic and self-motivated attitude
  • Competitive response to challenges (A “Bring it on!” attitude)
  • Hard work and persistence
  • Comfort with being uncomfortable (this is how we grow!)
  • Coach-ability
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
  • Proficient with Social Media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok)
  • CRM experience
  • Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and have a clean driving record

 

Why Van Wagner May Be Right For You:

  • An unmatched culture within our organization that focuses on building trust with our team members, sponsor businesses, schools, and conferences partners through a people-first approach that delivers business results
  • Competitive salary, with bonuses and commissions based on performance (with no cap!)
  • Outstanding benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
  • 401k
  • Opportunity to compete in sales contests with cool prizes (i.e. Trips to Final Four or CFP Championship Game)
  • Ongoing professional development training


Apply Now
Account Executive – College [multiple properties]

About Van Wagner

We are a leading full-service sports and entertainment firm. We work with the world’s top professional and college teams, leagues, brands, and properties, providing deep expertise in sales, marketing, content creation, activation, and consulting.

Van Wagner has been connecting brands to sports for over twenty-five years.  When we first entered the sports landscape, we used our creativity and expertise to develop unique signage in live sporting events and marketing opportunities for brands to reach sports fans through our Dorna division, including home plate signage in MLB, courtside signage in the NBA and NCAA, and the Allstate college football field goal net program. Our world-class Productions division creates the best in-venue fan experiences for 9 of the world’s top 10 sporting events, including the Super Bowl, Olympic Games, Kentucky Derby, CFP and Final Four among others.

 

About Van Wagner College

Van Wagner’s College division is the fastest growing company in the industry and now manages the corporate sponsorship and multimedia rights for over 40 NCAA athletic departments and conferences spanning the entire continental United States. We work with our partners to identify and create advertising, marketing, and promotional opportunities for sponsor businesses, across mediums including TV & Radio broadcast, websites, social media, digital and fixed signage, print media, e-newsletters, fan experiences, event activations, and much more.

 

About the Account Executive Role

The Account Executive role is a critical part the Van Wagner teams that operate locally in support of a specific collegiate institution or conference partner.  We’re looking for entrepreneurial self-starters that are driven, team-oriented, never shy away from a challenge, and have a can-do attitude to join our fast-growing team. This is a great opportunity to grow a career in sports marketing.

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • As a representative of the University/Conference, you will build and maintain positive working relationships with local and regional businesses, the campus community, and especially the athletics department (or conference office where applicable)
  • Work with existing sponsor businesses to grow and extend their partnerships with the school or conference
  • Prospecting, scheduling, and conducting initial discovery meetings with new businesses that would benefit from associating with the school or conference
  • Ideation and collaboration with the General Manager to shape what partnerships between new businesses and the school or conference can look like
  • Prepare and present top-notch PowerPoint proposals to new businesses that thoughtfully story tell what the partnerships can look like
  • Negotiate with new businesses to secure new sponsors
  • Draft and coordinate agreements, managing all relevant information in our division-wide database
  • Fulfill the terms of agreements that provide advertising, marketing, and promotional benefits to sponsor businesses. This can include platforms such as TV & Radio broadcasts, websites, social media, digital and fixed signage, print media, e-newsletters, fan experiences, event activations, and much more.
  • Collaborate with the General Manager and other team members on game days for sponsor activations as well as the entertainment of current or prospective sponsors
  • Capture proof of performance examples and provide fulfillment summaries to share with current sponsors
  • Update new business development activities in the CRM system (currently Salesforce)

 

What We’re Looking For:

  • Ideally, some experience working in marketing, advertising, sales, or events
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings, weekends and, on rare occasions, holidays. (Don’t worry, we make up for it with time off and remote/hybrid scheduling at other times of the year!)
  • Great interpersonal communication skills
  • A willingness to talk to people you have never met before
  • Great listener who can appreciate the needs of different organizations and can suggest relevant ideas for how those organizations can partner
  • Demonstrated professionalism
  • Energetic and self-motivated attitude
  • Competitive response to challenges (A “Bring it on!” attitude)
  • Hard work and persistence
  • Comfort with being uncomfortable (this is how we grow!)
  • Coach-ability
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
  • Proficient with Social Media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok)
  • CRM experience
  • Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and have a clean driving record

 

Why Van Wagner May Be Right For You:

  • An unmatched culture within our organization that focuses on building trust with our team members, sponsor businesses, schools, and conferences partners through a people-first approach that delivers business results
  • Competitive salary, with bonuses and commissions based on performance (with no cap!)
  • Outstanding benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
  • 401k
  • Opportunity to compete in sales contests with cool prizes (i.e. Trips to Final Four or CFP Championship Game)
  • Ongoing professional development training


Apply Now

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