Collin Akin

Background

About Collin Akin

Contact me today through a direct message! In the organizations I have worked in, I have worked among teams to establish a great understanding in the sales and development of businesses. I have worked in many areas specific to the sports industry from youth to professional. My skills are heavy in sales, marketing, partnership acquisitions, sponsorship dealings, and collaboration. Highlights of my direct workings with sales and development are listed: • Assisted in the acquisition of over (to date) in sponsorship deals for events - Individually acquired and closed a (3) year deal with a Fortune 500 company. • Communicated directly with over 75 different sponsors via in-person, calls, and email • Composed and edits sales documents such as proposals and recaps for presentation. • Assisted marketing campaigns for summer collegiate and professional sports teams. • Managed new sponsorship acquisitions and development for teams. • Experienced B2B sales and B2C sales o Distributed roughly $1,800 in ticket sales (175+ new customers) Other Skills and Attributes to Highlight Currently Obtaining a Master’s in Business | CRM Systems Usage | Sports Industry Knowledge Highly Extroverted | Coachable | Teamwork heavy | Sales and Goal-oriented | Public Communication | International Business | B2B and B2C | Development | Recreation