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Job Summary    The LA  Clippers are  seeking  a highly motivated, strategic, and results-driven Manager or Director of Corporate Partnership Sales to generate new business across our Halo Sports and Entertainment  portfolio   comprised  of ;  LA Clippers, Intuit Dome, and Kia Forum.   In this  role  you will  be  responsible for   identifying , developing, and closing integrated corporate partnerships that connect brands with one of the most dynamic sports and entertainment ecosystems in Los Angeles.  We are looking for a  proactive seller, sophisticated relationship builder, and consultative marketer who can translate brand  objectives  into high-impact sponsorship platforms across NBA basketball, live entertainment, premium hospitality, digital and social media, in-venue assets, community initiatives, content, experiential activations, and year-round events.   This is a new business focused sales role for someone who thrives on building a pipeline, opening doors with senior decision-makers, developing creative partnership solutions, and closing meaningful revenue.     This is a full-time role based in Inglewood, CA and is eligible for our competitive benefit offering including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company contribution, Well-Being Allowance, and more. Due to the nature of this industry, the candidate must be available to work a flexible schedule including weeknights, weekends, and holidays to cover high profile concerts and NBA games.     What You Will Do   Identify , prospect, and secure new corporate partners across key categories and priority verticals   Build and manage a robust new-business pipeline through outbound prospecting, networking, referrals, agency relationships, industry research, market intelligence, and strategic account targeting   Develop relationships with senior-level brand, agency, and marketing executives, including CMOs, brand heads, partnership leads, media buyers, etc.   Consistently meet or exceed annual revenue targets through the sale of multi-year, integrated partnerships and report on personal activities and production   Develop new, exciting, and creative concepts and integrated programs, that provide measurable benefits to each individual partner based on their stated needs and business objectives.   Strive to achieve or exceed company and department renewal and incremental revenue objectives.   Develop and maintain relationships with clients and media planning & buying agencies.   Maintain a deep understanding of the sports, entertainment, media, sponsorship and live-event marketplace, including competitive venue activity, brand spending trends, category opportunities, and emerging partnership models   Negotiate and structure partnership agreements that align with company objectives, ensuring compliance with legal    Use data, audience insights, fan behavior, market trends, and brand research to support partnership recommendations and elevate the sales process   Identify white-space categories and underdeveloped revenue opportunities across the Clippers, Intuit Dome, and Kia Forum portfolio   Collaborate with leadership to develop category strategies, target-account plans, and go-to market materials   Work closely with partnership marketing, strategy, marketing, ticketing, premium hospitality, arena operations, IT, community relationships, legal, finance to ensure proposed partnerships are executable and aligned with organizational priorities.   Host prospective clients a