Dec. 2, 2011

Terrapin Sports Marketing, the exclusive marketing and multi-media rights partner of University of Maryland Athletics and a division of CBS Collegiate Sports Properties, is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Account Executive, Client Services in College Park, MD.

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to assist in client contract fulfillment, cultivate positive client relationships and perform other tasks as required to help insure the success of Terrapin Sports Marketing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Report directly to the General Business Manager, Terrapin Sports Marketing.
•  Assist with day-to-day tasks necessary to insure the overall success of Terrapin Sports Marketing.
•  Responsible for fulfilling all benefits per corporate partner agreements and developing relationship between partners and Terrapin Sports Marketing.
•  Responsible for creation, planning, and implementation of Terrapin Sports Marketing special events.
•  Responsible for creation, planning, and implementation of sponsor promotions, including coordination of in-game promotions with Maryland Athletics.
•  Assist in collecting advertisements from partners and distribution of such to radio flagship station, television production personnel and game day programs.
•  Manage relationships with radio and television affiliates on the networks in a professional manner.
•  Create, manage and update radio logs and traffic instructions and deliver to flagship station
•  Assist in coordinating sponsorship presentations on printed promotional material with Maryland Athletics.
•  Developing and helping execute traffic building promotions with clients.
•  Entertain and cultivate sponsors in various settings.
•  Be available to travel for client presentations or cultivation.
•  Be available on Game Day Saturdays, evening athletic contests and coach's radio shows.
•  Be available for hours and duties in correlation to the responsibilities of Terrapin Sports Marketing.
•  Complete all necessary paperwork and reports in allotted time frame.
•  Represent CBS Collegiate Sports Properties, Terrapin Sports Marketing and the University of Maryland in a professional manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

•  BA or BS degree required
•  Sales/Marketing support experience in sport sponsorship or entertainment fields preferred.
•  Knowledge of Baltimore and Washington, D.C. marketplace a plus
•  Outstanding communication skills are essential for interactions with Terrapin Sports Marketing staff, clients and the University.
•  Must show proof of automobile insurance with $100,000/$300,000 policy limits.
•  Must successfully pass a background check.

Compensation includes a salary plus commission based on performance plus company benefits.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume (including three references) to Jonnie Rogers at jonnie.rogers@cbscsp.com and Kevin May at may@umd.edu. No phone calls please.