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 leave
Candidates should send a Letter of application and CV highlighting relevant experience and outline salary expectations.
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