Sales Executive: Sports & Live Entertainment
About Us
CUE is a significant player in the sports and live entertainment fan engagement industry. Known for driving the success of iconic events worldwide, we are looking for a new sales executive to help build strong partnerships, drive revenue growth, and create lasting relationships that contribute to our continued success.
The Role
We are looking for a highly connected and results-driven Sales Executive to help expand our presence in the sports, music, and live entertainment industry. This full-time, remote role requires a strong network and deep industry relationships to drive success.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sales plans, building and maintaining high-value client relationships, and consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets. You will collaborate with internal teams to refine our offerings, stay ahead of industry trends, and position CUE as a leader in fan engagement technology.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a robust network in professional sports, music, and entertainment, paired with a passion for technology and innovation. CUE has already made a significant impact in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, F1, NASCAR, NCAA, as well as international sports, and we want to accelerate our growth. If you're eager to leverage your connections and expertise to drive cutting-edge fan experiences, we’d love to hear from you!
Traits of this role
- You are a self-starter, highly motivated and a problem solver.
- You are extremely creative with technical prowess.
- You are a well-balanced salesperson, a fast learner, and a quick thinker, bending technology to fit creative ideas.
- You enjoy meeting new people and establishing yourself as a thought leader.
- You love to compete and have a natural drive to do whatever it takes to win.
Responsibilities:
- Expand CUE's sports, music, and live entertainment market share, specifically in the NBA, NFL, Rodeo, Music Labels, Touring, Sponsorship verticals.
- Identify and close new business opportunities quickly and efficiently.
- Deliver revenue against an annual quota.
- Keep abreast of market trends, new opportunities, and competitor activity.
- Collaborate with Marketing on expos, conferences, and other marketing efforts.
- Attend industry events and participate in networking activities.
- Utilize CRM tools to track and manage sales activities. (we use HubSpot)
- Occasional client visits to ensure CUE’s services are exemplary.
- Assist the marketing and creative team in designing sales collateral, such as websites, decks, expo materials, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 6 years’ experience in the Sports, Music, or Live Event industry, with deep connections and a strong network in the industry.
- Proven track record in sales and/or client relationship management.
- Proficient and diligent in CRM software. (We use Hubspot)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Flexible and willing to travel, including occasional nights and weekends.
- Solid understanding of the technological aspect of sports, concerts, and event production.
Why Join CUE:
- We’re on the cutting edge of innovation for live entertainment.
- Work remotely or Nashville-based with a competitive salary plus commission.
- Be part of a forward-thinking, innovative startup with roots in Comcast Lift Labs, T-Mobile Accelerator, and MassChallenge.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Inclusive and dynamic company culture.
Are We a Good Fit? Our Core Values are...
- We Move Fast with Thoughtfulness
- We Exceed Expectations
- We Collaborate as One Team
- We Honor One Another
- We Have Fun and Create Positive Energy
- We Dream Big
Apply now!
Thank you for your interest in CUE.
We look forward to reviewing your resume and be in touch soon.
Values
Our core values serve as actionable guidelines, helping us create a healthy work environment and laying the foundation for sustainable growth and long-term success.
Move Fast with Thoughtfulness
Have Fun & Create
Positive Energy
Collaborate As One Team
Honor One
Another
Exceed
Expectations
Dream Big
