Corporate Partnerships Manager - Gwinnett Braves @ Atlanta Braves
Senior Account Executive - Ole Miss Sports Marketing @ IMG College
Education:
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing @
University of Mississippi - School of Business Administration
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Specialties:brochure design, cold calling, outbound sales, event planning and execution, various marketing experience, microsoft, microsoft access, microsoft excel, microsoft office, microsoft outlook, microsoft powerpoint, microsoft word
Sales Executive @ Bomgar is the leader in enterprise remote support solutions. Easily and securely support nearly any device or system, anywhere in the world. With Bomgar, support organizations can access and
Specialties:brochure design, cold calling, outbound sales, event planning and execution, various marketing experience, microsoft, microsoft access, microsoft excel, microsoft office, microsoft outlook, microsoft powerpoint, microsoft word
Sales Executive @ Bomgar is the leader in enterprise remote support solutions. Easily and securely support nearly any device or system, anywhere in the world. With Bomgar, support organizations can access and support nearly any remote computer or mobile device. Troubleshoot PCs and servers, provide remote assistance, train remote employees, or perform system maintenance . . . all with the highest levels of security.
Currently supporting sales operations in CO, KS, OK, MO, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IL, IN, MI. From September 2014 to Present (1 year 2 months) Johns Creek, GACorporate Partnerships Manager - Gwinnett Braves @ Led all corporate sponsorship sales initiatives for the Gwinnett Braves (AAA affiliate of the Atlanta Braves). Oversaw a team of two full-time sales reps and a full season intern. Our team was responsible for prospecting, contacting, securing and developing relationships with businesses in and around the Gwinnett County area.
Additionally, our team was responsible for individual sales numbers with the Atlanta Braves as well. Outside of consistently closing sales, the corporate sales team was responsible for a handful of implementation and game day responsibilities.
Without a doubt, the fans external image of the Atlanta Braves organization being first class also rings true internally with the way the employees operate together, forming the "Gold Standard of Major League Baseball." From October 2013 to September 2014 (1 year) Greater Atlanta AreaSenior Account Executive - Ole Miss Sports Marketing @ I created, marketed and managed revenue enhancement programs around the Ole Miss Sports Property with strong emphasis on building genuine, lasting relationships with each and every client that I came into contact with.
2011: exceeded sales quota (120%)
2012: exceeded sales quota (149%)
2013: exceeded sales quota (110%) From June 2011 to October 2013 (2 years 5 months) oxford, msAccount Executive - Georgia Tech Sports Properties @ Sought out and established win-win partnerships between Georgia Tech athletics and various small, medium and large size businesses in the Atlanta market. I sold advertising (print, radio, internet, TV, experiential, hospitality, signage, etc) for Georgia Tech football, basketball and baseball. From May 2010 to June 2011 (1 year 2 months) Atlanta, GAEvent Coordinator @ -Managed day-to-day asset inventory for Chick-fil-A's events and sponsorship warehouse
-Coordinated project timelines for activation at the 2009 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, 2009 SEC Championship Game and 2009 Chick-fil-A Bowl
-Activated all on-site aspects of Chick-fil-A's ESPN College GameDay partnership at multiple 2009 broadcasts, increasing Chick-fil-A's overall brand awareness among target consumers
-Negotiated with outside vendors for event exhibit build out and breakdown From July 2009 to May 2010 (11 months) THE PLAYERS Championship, Sales & Marketing Intern @ -Assisted with corporate hospitality package renewals, resulting in sales of $15,000.
-Coordinated a viral marketing campaign using Twitter, reaching 800 fans.
-Worked with top clients during advance/tournament week, gaining valuable customer service skills.
-Managed brochure distribution program with 200 miles reach, increasing PLAYERS awareness
-Developed a new activation proposal presentation for an official marketing partner
-Created multiple event product guides (budgets, product mix, recommendations) for entire sales team. From January 2009 to July 2009 (7 months) Marketing Trainee @ -Managed various Braves in-market events, resulting in thousands of tickets sold.
- Created a group sales direct mail initiative with circulation of 15,000.
-Managed a group tickets sales project, resulting in new market awareness.
-Planned and executed various mobile marketing events around the southeastern United States.
-Managed Braves customer relations website, reaching 100 fans per day .
-Worked with ticket sales department to manage daily operations.
-Managed and assisted with various game day entertainment initiatives.
-.Coordinated radio partner promotions, increasing organization awareness.
-Assisted media in game day preparation and execution. From January 2008 to September 2008 (9 months) Event Marketing Intern @ -Managed game day execution for all university sports teams.
-Developed marketing plans for specifically chosen games.
-Coordinated with various sponsors for game week/day events.
-Planned game day timeline of events.
-Assisted in season ticket sales for football. From August 2006 to December 2007 (1 year 5 months) Marketing and Public Relations Intern @ Assisted in creating a press release which was distributed to national; Coordinated the 1st annual Fish and Chips golf tournament, raising over $150,000
Created a new sales Event Space Brochure to be distributed to meeting planners
Managed the Aquarium's newsletter, which is distributed to over 400,000 consumers
Performed various research projects on sustainable seafood, which launched in 2007
Assisted in the internal coordination of a feature film shoot at the Aquarium
Managed weekly radio promotions
Served as an assistant for Discovery Channel's Shark Week Satellite Media Tour From May 2006 to July 2006 (3 months)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), International Marketing @ University of Mississippi From 2003 to 2007 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing @ University of Mississippi - School of Business Administration From 2003 to 2007 Austin Rhodes is skilled in: Marketing, Sales, Cold Calling, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Brochures, Sports Marketing, Sponsorship, Ticket Sales
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