Account Executive

Location: New York City Reporting To: Senior Manager, Sales Contract Term: Full time, permanent ABOUT LIV GOLF The LIV Golf League is the world's only global golf league featuring 13 teams, a 14-tournament schedule, and many of the world's best golfers. Launched in 2022, the League was designed to expand the sport on a global level and create new value within the golfing ecosystem while enhancing the game's societal impact. A landmark investment by LIV Golf also launched The International Series, a set of 10 enhanced events sanctioned by the Asian Tour, with elevated prize funds in world-class destinations, offering a pathway for leading professional and amateur golfers from around the world into the LIV Golf League. Hall of Fame golfer and renowned businessman, Greg Norman, is the League's first and founding CEO and Commissioner. Only three years into operations and with tournaments across North and Latin Americas, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Europe, LIV Golf remains committed to developing the sport at every level and exposing more people to the positive virtues of the game through its unique blend of intense competition and entertainment. LIV Golf is owned and operated by LIV Golf Investments whose vision and mission are centered around making holistic and sustainable investments to enhance the global golf ecosystem and unlock the sport's untapped worldwide potential. HISTORY LIV Golf launched in 2022 as an eight-event Invitational Series with tournaments across the U.S., Europe and Asia. 2023 saw the first official season of the LIV Golf League, establishing the sport's first professional golf teams captained by many of the game's most decorated superstars competing in 14 events around the world. The format respects golf's history and traditions with updates for modern-day sports fans; three days, 54 holes, no cut, shotgun start, and simultaneous team and individual competitions, offering a faster tournament that drives engaging storylines and offers an immersive fan experience. The League's award-winning events, each wholly owned and operated by LIV Golf and broadcast to over 500 million homes worldwide, showcase world-class competition within a family-friendly environment. Music entertainment, live concerts and a festival-style atmosphere play a signature role with LIV Golf, a two-time winner of the World's Best Golf Event from the World Golf Awards and a Sports Business Awards Finalist for Sports Event of the Year. LIV Golf continues to expand its reach by bringing the League to new and returning markets featuring some of the most iconic venues in the world. It has also introduced free agency to professional golf, integrating end-of-season player promotion and relegation, team trades and offseason roster movement that drive year-round fan engagement embraced by many of the world's most popular sports. Away from the entertainment on the course, LIV Golf is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of the communities it visits through its ground-breaking social impact and sustainability strategy, 'Potential, Unleashed.' Named a 2024 Most Impactful award winner by Front Office Sports for utilizing its platform to make a positive impact off the course, the League is committed to giving back and improving the world through golf. Responsibilities * Proactively prospect and identify potential clients through various channels including cold calling, networking, social selling, lead generation, and industry events * Develop and execute effective sales strategies to achieve or exceed assigned sales targets and key performance indicators (KPIs). This includes daily outbound activities, weekly touchpoints, scheduled presentations (both in-person and virtual), revenue goals, and meticulous pipeline management. * Cultivate strong relationships with clients and prospects through consistent follow-up, exceptional communication, and a commitment to providing outstanding customer service. * Effectively handle inbound sales inquiries, qualify leads, and guide prospective clients through our premium hospitality and grounds product offerings. * Attend external events and tournaments to promote LIV Golf, generate leads, network with industry professionals, and drive sales. * Work closely with internal teams, including service and operations, to ensure seamless client experiences and fulfillment of all benefits. * Utilize Salesforce to maintain accurate records of all sales activities, track progress, and manage client information. * Participate actively in sales team meetings, contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment, and engage in ongoing training and development opportunities. Required Skills * Proven track record of success in a sales role, preferably within the sports or entertainment industry. * Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills (both written and verbal). * Strong ability to build rapport, influence decision-makers, and close deals. * Proficient in Salesforce or similar CRM software. * Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively. * Passion for sports and an understanding of the golf industry is a plus. The hiring range for this position in New York ranges from $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 USD. LIV Golf Investments is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations where we operate. This policy applies to all employ0ment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeships. LIV Golf Investments makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Created: 2025-01-31