BACKGROUND:
Speedway Motorsports, LLC is a leading marketer, promoter and sponsor of motorsports entertainment in the United States. The Company, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates the following premier facilities: Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Dover Motor Speedway, Kentucky Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Nashville Superspeedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sonoma Raceway, and Texas Motor Speedway.
Dover Motor Speedway (DMS) is situated in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic region of the country, just a short drive to Philadelphia, Baltimore, DC & New York. DMS hosts the best in motor sports entertainment, including the NASCAR Cup Series & the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The company also plays host to the Firefly Music Festival, produced by AEG Presents. In addition, the speedway hosts a variety of annual community and fundraising events (doverspeedway.com, @MonsterMile, facebook.com/DoverMotorSpeedway/).
Speedway Motorsports maintains a consistent focus on four core principles:
• Take care of our teammates
• Be known for remarkable events
• Make a positive impact on the community
• Profitably improve our business and operations
The candidate will be expected to have a GLOBE mentality. GLOBE stands for Generously Lending Our Best Efforts. This is done by holding themselves and their teammates accountable for taking our best practices “the last mile” – optimizing them for maximum value to all stakeholders while sharing insights on how to improve our company.
OVERVIEW:
The Business Development Executive is responsible for assessing markets, analyzing business opportunities, initiating proposals and generating new business for Dover Motor Speedway. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Sales.
Position requirements include sales experience, excellent communication, dynamic presentation and strong client service skills. This individual also needs to have a strong passion for maximizing revenue.
Responsibilities:
Producing and maximizing new business opportunities
Generating new business leads and following up on sales opportunities
Maximizing inside sales opportunities
Resourceful and good at identifying potential target clients
Embracing cold outreach with potential clients and finding creative ways to open the door with a potential client
Establishing client needs and selling inventory against ideas or solutions that align with a client’s business objective(s)
Negotiating contracts to ensure both client and DMS goals are met
Weekly reporting to the Vice President of the department
Meet and exceed established weekly, monthly and annual sales goals
Creating and maintaining positive and harmonious relationships with clients and coworkers
Appreciation for high standards in client service and operating with integrity
Requirements:
Verifiable success in a comparable position, preferably within the sports, entertainment or hospitality industry preferred
Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with an ability to handle multiple assignment in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Appreciation for high standards in client service
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy
Ability to exercise sound business judgment generating effective solutions quickly and/or raising issues to management as necessary
Basic graphic design skills
Team player spirit with an exceptional client service attitude
Strong computer skills
Must be able to work flexible hours including some weekends and evenings
Benefits:
Competitive wages
Flexible schedule
Medical, dental and other insurance benefits
401(k) plan
Vacation and paid holidays
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