Account Executive, Brand Partnerships

DAZN is an innovative leader in the digital sports and entertainment ecosystem. DAZN blends live broadcast with its leading social-first media publisher, Team Whistle, to bring original programming built to meet the content consumption behavior of fans across all platforms. 

We're growing fast and looking to add a talented Account Executive, Brand Partnerships to our team. The Account Executive will represent DAZN and Team’s Whistle’s content and media business in the marketplace, selling a portfolio of ad products including branded content, digital and CTV video, sponsorships and integrations of original shows, live events, influencer marketing, podcasts, experiential and more. 

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 plus commission

This role will be based in New York city. 

As part of our recruitment process, we may use automated or AI-supported tools to assist with application review and screening. These tools are used to support, not replace, human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are always made by our hiring team.

Department

55-392 - Subscription - Brand

Employment Type

Permanent - Full Time

Location

US - New York

Workplace type

Hybrid

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage a substantial account list inclusive of new business prospects and returning partners to generate revenue.  
• Work with the VP, Brand Partnerships to send client outreach and to strategize around creative solutions pertaining to client meetings, RFPs, proactive opportunities, and on-going conversations. 
• Collaborate with internal teams – sales, marketing, account management, insights, programming, and media planning throughout all phases of the sales process (pre, during, post). 
• Drive towards an individual revenue goal and will be responsible for an individual client list.
• Be given the opportunity to build and manage their own business, overseeing all campaign executions with the support of internal teams including Account Management, Marketing, Insights, Content, and Media Planning.
• Manage a substantial account list inclusive of new business prospects and returning partners to generate revenue.  
• Work with the VP, Brand Partnerships to send client outreach and to strategize around creative solutions pertaining to client meetings, RFPs, proactive opportunities, and on-going conversations. 
• Collaborate with internal teams – sales, marketing, account management, insights, programming, and media planning throughout all phases of the sales process (pre, during, post). 

What You'll Bring:

• 3-5 years of successful digital media or content experience 
• Location must be NY 
• Passion for sales, digital media, and branded content 
• WPP Relationships preferred 
• Strong interest in sports and entertainment 
• Outstanding communication skills 
• Organized, proactive and results-oriented 
• Willingness to prospect new business and focus on an outreach heavy approach 
• You'll be a dynamic individual with a passion for generating new business and hitting sales goals, while properly developing client and agency relationships.

Benefits

Benefits include access to DAZN, up to 15 days of paid time off, health benefits (including dental & eye care), a sick time package, parental leave offering, voluntary benefits (such as basic life term, personal accident and short and long-term disability covering) and a 401(k) retirement plan. You’ll also find a family friendly community and learning and development resources.

About DAZN

At DAZN, we bring ambition to life. We are innovators, game-changers and pioneers. So, if you want to push boundaries and make an impact, DAZN is the place to be. 

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make your mark and the power to make change happen. We're doing things no-one has done before, giving fans and customers access to sport anytime, anywhere. We're using world-class technology to transform sports and revolutionise the industry and we're not going to stop. 

DAZN VALUES – THE ‘HOW’ IN WHAT WE DO:  

Agility and creativity fuel growth and innovation, to Make It Happen. 

Prioritising what matters drives progress and positive outcomes, Focusing On Impact. 

Collective ambition builds optimism and success, in order to Win As One. 

At DAZN, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values equality and diversity, where everyone can contribute and have their voices heard. This means hiring and developing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, age groups, sexual orientations, gender identities and abilities. 

If you’d like to include a cover letter with your application, please feel free to. Please do not feel you need to apply with a photo or disclose any other information that is not related to your professional experience.

Our aim is to make our hiring processes as accessible for everyone as possible, including providing adjustments for interviews where we can.

We look forward to hearing from you.