Account Manager - MLB Sports Teams Los Angeles, California,

Most companies claim to have the best people. We say to them, “Keep dreaming.” Our people are second to none. They set us apart with their entrepreneurial spirit and ambition. They come to us from the likes of Amazon, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Starbucks and the sports world, bringing energy, bold ideas and a willingness to dive into the unfamiliar. It’s our people that make BDA the top global Merchandise Agency to work for.

BDA brings the world’s biggest brands to life through promotional merchandise. Fortune 500 companies and major sports leagues and teams come to us looking to connect with their consumers on an emotional level. We create three‑dimensional advertising that people invite into their homes, offices, cars and classrooms. We let people see, touch, feel, own and interact with a brand in a way no other marketing permits.

It’s what we like to call the Power of Merchandise.

The ideal candidate will live in Los Angeles with the opportunity to work on site 4 days per week with 1 day remote from home.

• 5+ years of positive Account Management or Business Development experience
• Experience working in a sales or marketing capacity for a professional sports team, in any league, is required.
• Proven track record of increasing sales and business opportunities through client development
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to deliver client presentations
• Ability to work with assigned budgets and forecasts
• Energetic self‑starter
• Hungry to grow and nurture our clients
• Always in learning mode and coachable
• Team player
• Accountability, urgency, passion

• Manage contact and opportunity database
• Build and develop and nurture relationships with current clients, opening up organic opportunities within portfolio
• Assist in developing proactive strategy, presentation and pitches for Client and large opportunities
• Ability to execute Strategic Account Plans
• Deliver results by achieving short and long‑term sales and profitability goals
• Ensure ease of process and high levels of professionalism when interacting with internal partners
• Understand the BDA business units and processes for each to evaluate appropriate business opportunities
• Understanding our client’s financial needs from revenue, costs to margin
• Responsible for tracking and measuring success of business efforts
• Monitor competitive products and marketing activities

We are pleased to share the base salary range for this position is $75k to $90k. Salary will be determined based on factors that may include geographic location, skills, education and experience. This range is one component of BDA’s total compensation and rewards programs, which include robust PTO; vacation, a paid volunteer day, holidays and summer Fridays; benefits; medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance;

401k; tuition reimbursement; mental health and financial wellness programs; and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement. Certain revenue‑generating positions may be eligible for incentive compensation.

As required by law, we are an equal opportunity employer. BDA does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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