Media Rights Sales Executive - Data

BLAST London Full-time

Salary Competitive

BLAST is on a mission to take esports to the next level of global entertainment. We excite and invite billions of fans to join the esports revolution. We create live and digital experiences - from tournaments that pack out major arenas around the world to great content that’s guaranteed to blow your socks off.

We work with some of the world’s best game publishers and brands to elevate their properties into amazing esports experiences - having delivered tournaments, content and shows in a variety of games, including: Counter-Strike, DOTA 2, Rainbow Six Siege, Rocket League and Fortnite.

THE ROLE

Reports to: Senior Media Rights Manager

BLAST is seeking a Media Rights Sales Executive to join a high performing commercial team, with a remit of supporting and developing the BLAST broadcast distribution footprint across a portfolio of expanding media rights and international broadcast clients. You will be highly organised and must have a track record in generating revenue from sports betting / data, and whilst handling client accounts internationally. The candidate will be a self-starter that can both generate business as well as cooperate seamlessly with BLAST’s internal distribution team.

Requirements

● 1/2 years experience working in betting / data rights, preferably within the esports industry

● Excellent people and interpersonal skills

● Exceptional organisational skills with keen attention to details

● Understanding of Twitch platform and Twitch functionalities

● Experience at a sports rights holder/federation, agency or from within the esports industry preferred

● Understanding of the commercial esports landscape & its position in the broader media industry

● Fluent in two languages preferable, but not a must

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Support the Media Rights unit across all sales, operations and administration

• Supervise and manage client accounts and relationships across all media

• Working and supporting in securing the global Data deal across the Valve Ecosystem

• Driving revenue through localised betting deals across separate regions

• Negotiate & close media deals across global markets

• Generate new opportunities/targets across TV, Online, Theatrical and Mobile

• Prepare and conceptualise all relevant sales material and support documentation

• Coordinate onboarding and implementation of new clients with BLAST’s Account Executive

• Research and locate new targets and territories/markets for distribution

• Attend TV sales networking events as required

Benefits

• A unique opportunity to join a leading global esports organisation
• A fun and dynamic start-up environment in a rapidly growing company
• A fantastic team whose background lies in a variety of fields across sport and entertainment
• Support across all areas of your role to further your development and enable you to contribute
• to the business to the best of your ability and potential
• A positive, flexible working environment (with great offices in London)
• Access to a first class pension and health insurance scheme
• Competitive salary package
• Incredible enhanced Parental leaveCandidates should send a Letter of application and CV highlighting relevant experience and outline salary expectations.