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Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

The Director of Corporate Sales is responsible for solicitation and execution of Corporate Advertising, Sponsorship, Partnership and Premium Seating sales (collectively, “Corporate Sales”) for the Maine Mariners ECHL Hockey Team. Basic functions include the sales, development, and servicing of Corporate Partnerships while maintaining high levels of client service.

This role pays an annual salary of $60,000-$75,000 and is commission eligible.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until October 30, 2026.

The Maine Mariners are a professional ECHL ice hockey team based in Portland, Maine, affiliated with the NHL's Boston Bruins and AHL's Providence Bruins. They play home games at the Cross Insurance Arena and have been active since the 2018–19 season.

• Prospect, sell, cultivate and maintain new Corporate Sales for the venue and their subsequent renewal
• Pro-actively make cold calls & for cash and expense-relieving trade sales presentations for the team
• All aspects of Corporate Sales fulfillment for his/her clients (i.e. collect copy, coordinate signage production and installation, etc.)
• Populate and maintain Sales Report on an on-going basis
• Email activity summary and Sales Report on a weekly-basis to General Manager, Vice President of Partnerships, and Senior Vice President of Partnerships
• Utilize Salesforce to house all sales activity and data
• Create recaps for Corporate Partners (when requested by Partner)
• Strengthen and enhance relationships and communication with Corporate Partners through various means, including, but not limited to, direct contact, newsletters, and Corporate Partner gatherings
• Brainstorm and develop new client initiatives to better serve the Corporate Partners and / or generate revenue for venue
• Design / Develop sales proposals and presentations for potential Corporate Partners
• Work with the Box Office and Marketing departments on opportunities to cross-sell inventory and assets
• Work with the Operations department (and others) to identify venue expenses that may be alleviated via trade agreements (or leveraged for reciprocal sponsorship)
• Track prospective sales and inventory
• Working and attend team and OVG events
• Assist Finance Department on collections, if required
• Other duties as assigned

• 5-7+ years sales experience in the sports & entertainment industry strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrates or has prior advertising/sponsorship experience/knowledge of local corporate market and/or industry
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (including Power Point, Word and Excel)
• Ability to work nights, all events, weekends, events and holidays as required
• Ability to work independently both efficiently and effectively
• Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and meet strict deadlines

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.