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Full-Time

Renewal Specialist

Posted on 8/30/2024

PlayOn! Sports

PlayOn! Sports

201-500 employees

Live streams high school sports events

Data & Analytics
Education

Mid, Senior

Alpharetta, GA, USA

Category
Customer Success Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Management
Salesforce
Marketing
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in sales, account management, or customer success, preferably in a SaaS or technology environment.
  • Strong understanding of sales principles and customer relationship management.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to analyze data and use it to drive decision-making.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee and manage the renewal process for all existing customers, ensuring timely and accurate contract renewals.
  • Develop and implement strategies to maximize renewal rates and minimize customer churn.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and ensure satisfaction.
  • Act as a trusted advisor, providing customers with insights and solutions that add value to their business.
  • Analyze renewal data and customer feedback to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Prepare and present reports on renewal rates, customer satisfaction, and other key metrics to the sales team and management.
  • Work closely with the sales, customer success, and support teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
  • Collaborate with the product team to communicate customer feedback and drive product improvements.
  • Negotiate renewal terms with customers, addressing any concerns or objections they may have.
  • Resolve customer issues and escalate as necessary to ensure a positive outcome.

PlayOn! Sports focuses on high school sports media by providing live-streaming services for high school athletic events across the United States. The company operates the NFHS Network, a collaboration with the National Federation of State High School Associations, which aggregates sports media rights from various state high school athletic associations. This network allows schools to produce and broadcast their own sports events through the School Broadcast Program, significantly increasing the variety of content available. PlayOn! Sports differentiates itself from competitors by being the largest provider of high school sports live streams globally, catering specifically to the niche market of high school athletics. The company's goal is to enhance the visibility of high school sports, support student-athletes, and connect fans with their local teams through accessible media.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$59.8M

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2008

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

92%

1 year growth

116%

2 year growth

195%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic investment from KKR provides significant financial backing, enabling further growth and innovation.
  • The appointment of experienced executives like James Rosenstock as CFO and Michael Paull and Heather Friedland to the Board of Directors brings valuable expertise in media and technology.
  • The NFHS Network's ability to stream more high school sports events than any other company globally positions PlayOn! Sports as a leader in this niche market.

What critics are saying

  • The niche focus on high school sports may limit market size and growth potential compared to broader sports media companies.
  • Dependence on partnerships with state high school athletic associations could pose risks if these relationships are disrupted.

What makes PlayOn! Sports unique

  • PlayOn! Sports has a unique partnership with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), creating the largest direct-to-consumer high school sports media network in the U.S.
  • Their School Broadcast Program (SBP) empowers schools to produce and broadcast their own events, significantly expanding content availability and engagement.
  • The company's focus on high school sports, a niche but rapidly growing segment, sets it apart from broader sports media companies.
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