Role Description
College athletics brings together some of the most passionate communities, recognizable brands, and high-energy live events in the country. Evolv is looking for a relationship-driven, entrepreneurial sales professional to help expand our presence across collegiate athletics.
In this role, you will:
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Build trusted relationships with athletic departments, conferences, collegiate venues, campus safety leaders, and university decision-makers.
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Help partners explore how Evolv can support safer, more efficient venue entry while preserving the open and welcoming experience of college sports.
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Identify high-potential universities and conferences, create executive relationships, generate pipeline, and lead complex opportunities from initial outreach through close.
Success will require:
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The energy of a new-business seller.
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The credibility of a trusted advisor.
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An authentic appreciation for the traditions, relationships, and operational realities of collegiate athletics.
Qualifications
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Successful experience in new-business sales, business development, corporate partnerships, strategic accounts, or another revenue-generating role.
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A demonstrated ability to build pipeline and convert relationships into measurable business opportunities.
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Experience managing complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and formal procurement processes.
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The ability to communicate credibly with both operational teams and senior executives.
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Strong discovery, presentation, negotiation, business writing, and storytelling skills.
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The judgment to understand when to move quickly, when to listen, and when to invest in a longer-term relationship.
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Experience developing territory plans, account strategies, stakeholder maps, and close plans.
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Strong CRM discipline and comfort being accountable for pipeline quality, next steps, and forecast accuracy.
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The independence and resourcefulness to operate effectively in a remote, high-growth environment.
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The collaborative mindset to bring the right internal partners into an opportunity at the right time.
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Alignment with Evolvβs values: Do the right thing, always; Put people first; Own it; Win together; and Be bold, stay curious.
Requirements
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Collegiate athletics, conferences, multimedia rights, sponsorships, ticketing, premium seating, or corporate partnerships.
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Sports and entertainment venues, live events, facilities, or guest experience.
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Higher education or campus-wide technology solutions.
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Safety, security, venue operations, or public-safety technology.
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Selling solutions that require coordination among operations, technology, finance, procurement, legal, and executive leadership.
Benefits
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Equity as part of your total compensation package.
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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Health Savings Account (HSA).
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A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match).
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Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) - take the time you need to recharge, with manager approval and business needs in mind.
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Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you.
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Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development.
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Subscription to Calm.