About Arena Club:
If you’re looking for a place to geek out over sports cards and memorabilia, look no further. Arena Club (https://www.arenaclub.com) is revolutionizing the collectibles space by creating the first-ever digital card show. Led by 5x World Series Champion Derek Jeter and serial entrepreneur Brian Lee, Arena Club has built an entirely digital marketplace, utilizing transparent authentication and grading and vaulting to share and display your cards in a personalized online showroom, no matter where you are.
Exciting information regarding Arena Club’s $10M Series A fundraise can be found here (https://m13.co/article/investing-in-arena-club-the-modern-collectibles-marketplace)!
About the Role:
We’re beyond excited to announce our search for a passionate Account Executive who not only thrives on customer acquisition and closing deals, but also lives and breathes sports and the collectibles industry. This is more than just a job. It’s your chance to turn your passion into your profession, to immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of sports cards and memorabilia, and to influence the future of this booming industry.
As a key member of our sales team, you’ll have the opportunity to introduce Arena Club’s revolutionary platform to dealers, auction houses, local card shops, and group submitters. You’ll be working hand in hand with our management team, shaping the trajectory of our sales strategy, and directly contributing to the growth of our company.
This opportunity is a sports enthusiast’s dream and a rare chance to combine work and play in the best way possible. It’s a thrilling prospect for SoCal residents, or those looking to make the move, as this is a fully in-person role at Arena Club’s HQ, located in the beating heart of West LA! Your passion for sports and collectibles will find its true calling here. Let’s change the game together!
Who You Are:
You’re a hunter by nature, demonstrating an unmatched hunger for customer acquisition and an excellent track record of closing deals.
You’re an experienced sales professional with a keen interest in the collectibles industry, specifically the trading card industry.
You have a deep passion for sports, which fuels your commitment to your role and our mission.
You possess strong analytical skills and experience developing and implementing sales strategies.
You have excellent communication skills and are excited to collaborate with colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure total customer satisfaction.
You’re able to travel to trade shows, industry events, and client offices as required.
You’re a driven and versatile professional who’s excited to contribute to a team and is motivated by the potential to grow within the company.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Drive company sales efforts to increase submissions and average sales price, while maintaining senior-level relationships with clients.
Relentlessly hunt for new business, building and maintaining relationships with preferred dealers and partners.
Support the sales team, both in the office and in the field.
Contribute to the development and management of quarterly and annual sales strategies.
Assist in the implementation of new sales tracking, management, and marketing software.
Collaborate on creative sales and marketing goals within the bounds of the collectible industry.
Manage client relationships and formal communications.
Work with cross-functional leadership to ensure total customer satisfaction.