Sales Associate | igaming | Hybrid/Charlotte NC | Strong Base + Commission & Benefits

About the Opportunity

Our client is a rapidly growing business operating within the sports, gaming, media, entertainment, and technology sectors. They are seeking an ambitious Sales Associate to join their Charlotte office and play a key role in driving commercial growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their sales career who is looking to join a high-growth organization where they can learn from experienced commercial leaders, develop new business skills, and build a long-term career in sales.

Industry experience is not required. The client is primarily looking for someone who is driven, coachable, commercially minded, and eager to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage prospective customers through outbound outreach, networking, and market research.
• Generate and qualify new business opportunities for the commercial team.
• Build relationships with prospective clients and key decision-makers.
• Conduct outreach via phone, email, LinkedIn, and other communication channels.
• Schedule meetings and support senior sales team members throughout the sales process.
• Maintain accurate records and activity within CRM platforms.
• Assist with proposals, presentations, and client communications.
• Research market trends and identify potential areas for business growth.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities when required.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support revenue-generating initiatives.

Requirements

• Approximately 1+ year of experience in Sales, Business Development, Recruitment, Account Management, Customer Success, or another client-facing role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong motivation to build a successful career in sales.
• Confident engaging with prospective clients and building relationships.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented.
• Experience using CRM tools is advantageous but not essential.
• Genuine interest in sports, gaming, entertainment, media, or technology.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid environment, with a minimum of three days per week in the Charlotte office.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Attractive commission structure with the opportunity to earn commission directly on personal sales performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working environment with a minimum three days per week in the office.
• Clear career progression within a growing commercial organization.
• Exposure to a dynamic and fast-evolving industry.
• The opportunity to work alongside an experienced and successful sales team.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone early in their career who is eager to learn, highly motivated, and excited by the prospect of building a successful career in sales. This role would suit a recent graduate or junior sales professional who possesses strong ambition, a positive attitude, and a genuine desire to develop commercial skills within a high-growth environment.

Just as importantly, we're looking for someone who has a real interest in sports, gaming, and the broader entertainment landscape. You do not need direct industry experience, but a natural enthusiasm for the sector will be critical in understanding the market, engaging prospective clients, and building credibility with customers.

If you're competitive, relationship-driven, curious by nature, and want to be part of a business operating in one of the most exciting and fastest-growing industries in the market, we'd love to hear from you.