PlayOn LLC is hiring: Advertising Sales Specialist in Alpharetta

PlayOn is a dynamic growth-stage company dedicated to championing the spirit of play in the high school space. Backed by KKR, our family of brands-including GoFan, NFHS Network, and VidSwap-empowers schools with innovative solutions and exceptional service. Our fan engagement platform is the only one that offers event ticketing, streaming, fundraising, concessions, merchandise sales, and website management in one place. We save administrators time so they can focus on what truly matters : supporting the students, staff, and fans who bring their programs to life. Trusted by thousands of schools across the country, we're here to help create more instant replays, hold-your-breath moments, last-minute comebacks, and games you want to watch over and over again. When being there means everything, we make sure you never miss a moment. THE ROLEPlayOn is actively looking to add an Advertising Sales Specialist to our VNN Sports team. We are focused on our vision of becoming the go-to digital platform for high school sports. Your contributions will be made by connecting small to large sized businesses with local high schools across the country. If you're interested in giving local communities one place to rally around school athletes and their activities and giving businesses targeted opportunities to speak with their customers, we know just the place.Additional responsibilities and accountabilities for this role include :

• During your first few weeks, you'll learn how to conduct engaging online presentations, overcome objections, negotiate and close deals.
• You'll be the doorway that gives businesses exclusive access to local high school sports communities.
• Using a consultative sales approach you'll work to connect businesses to their local high schools.
• You will steer the full sales cycle from prospect to close. THE PERSON
• 2 years of experience working in a sales-specific position (account management, recruiting, sales or (equivalent position or combination of education and experience)
• Ability to communicate effectively over the phone
• Positive attitude and drive to win
• Demonstrated sales ability
• Willingness to fail and motivated to learn from your shortcomings
• Tenacity and ability to overcome objections and rejections
• Self-starter, with an entrepreneurial spiritHow You PlayOwnership over Participation- You take responsibility for achieving holistic outcomes, prioritize key objectives, and adapt quickly when situations require a different approach. You follow through even against the toughest challenges. Team over Stars- You are a bridge builder, establishing processes and relationships with teams outside your own. You work to rally around common goals, find win-win solutions, compromise when necessary, and help others succeed. Growth over Comfort- You are driven by a desire to grow and actively seek opportunities to expand your comfort zone, skills, and confidence. You embrace new challenges with curiosity, accepting discomfort and failure as opportunities to learn. Fairness over Popularity- You approach decisions with a scientist's mindset, challenging your assumptions and remaining objective. You consider long-term impact rather than relying on short-term gains, proactively seek others' perspectives, and manage emotions in decision-making. Product, potential, and people. We're a leader in the high school event space, constantly evolving our product to meet the needs of administrators. We focus on solving real challenges, learning quickly, and creating impactful solutions. This is a growth-stage company, meaning your contributions have real impact. You'll have opportunities to grow your skills, tackle meaningful problems, and make a difference in the lives of schools and the students and fans they serve. Our culture is built on accountability, collaboration, growth, and fairness. We don't just show up-we show up for each other. Everyone wears the same jersey, and we play hard, make the extra pass, and cheer one another on. Losses teach us, challenges motivate us, and persistence drives us forward. We value integrity over shortcuts, choosing to do what's right even when it's hard. Together, we strive to be better every day-because we know that's how we win as a team. The benefits we offer Multiple medical insurance plans to choose from Dental, vision life and disability insurance Employee Emergency Fund Company equity (stock options) Open PTO policy 401K plan with company match Hybrid / flexible work environment Note : Must be a full-time employee to participate in the company's employee health benefit plan. Part-time employees and interns are not eligible to participate.