Account Manager, Sales American Football

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

The Office of the CXO (oCXO) at EA Experiences is dedicated to enhancing organizational effectiveness. We drive business planning, workforce development, and investment strategies across the company, ensuring operational excellence. Our team provides critical fan insights and internal technology solutions to seize opportunities and achieve our goals, benefiting both our community and business. Our top priority is to empower teams and accelerate business outcomes through technology-based solutions.

The Opportunity: Account Manager, Sales American Football

As a key member of EA's Advertising & Sponsorships, the Account Manager, Sales American Football is responsible for supporting in-game advertising, sponsorships, and partnerships across our games with an emphasis on our College Football and Madden Franchises. You will work cross-functionally with studio, brand, and operational teams to create target brand lists and establish sales go-to-market strategy. You will manage the sales process and own the relationship with media agencies and brands directly. This is not a commission-based role.

Responsibilities

• Create well-rounded revenue-generating partnership frameworks for the American Football franchises that include in-game media and sponsorships as well as out-of-game elements like custom content, social media, and influencers.
• Manage all communications directly with external clients and be the main point of contact on each program.
• Create engaging sales and go-to-market materials for agencies and clients.
• Align with internal stakeholders on target brand outreach list and manage your sales outreach progress.
• Update and manage internal pipeline management system.
• Oversee program execution across all channels - development, integrated communications (Social, Influencer, & PR), reporting, and marketing.
• Be an internal resource, educating and updating team members on media/partnerships marketplace changes and brand product expectations.

The Sales Lead will report directly into the Director of Sales.

Requirements

• 5+ years of proven experience in brand partnerships and advertising.
• Experience in client-facing roles where managing client expectation and delivering satisfactory results were key responsibilities.
• Experience with managing and achieving sales quotas.
• Understanding on how brands partner with sports leagues / organizations.
• Passionate about American Football.
• Proficient in Airtable, Asana, and Google suite to execute campaigns.

Skills

• Confident in pitching and presenting virtually and in-person.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

About Electronic Arts (Continued)

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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Key skills/competency

• Brand Partnerships
• In-Game Advertising
• Client Relationship Management
• Sales Strategy
• Revenue Generation
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Sponsorship Management
• Digital Marketing
• Sales Process
• American Football Franchise