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Jacob Baese

St Louis

Summary

Dynamic Partnership Sales Associate with proven expertise in sponsorship outreach and market research at Brooklyn Pickleball Team. Skilled in financial analysis and customer relationship management, I excel in securing high-profile partnerships and enhancing team visibility. Adept at project and event management and team collaboration, I drive successful outcomes in fast-paced environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Partnership Sales Associate

Brooklyn Pickleball Team
Brooklyn
02.2025 - Current
  • Conducted targeted sponsorship outreach using Sponsorship United to identify and research potential partners for Major League Pickleball (MLP) events, enhancing team visibility, and funding opportunities.
  • Initiated contact with prospective sponsors via email and coordinated Zoom meetings, ensuring seamless communication and professional engagement to advance sponsorship discussions.
  • Actively participated in virtual sponsorship meetings, contributing insights, and supporting negotiations to secure partnerships for high-profile MLP events.

Closing Expert/General Merchandise Expert

Target
St Louis
07.2021 - Current
  • Efficiently stocked shelves and managed backstock operations, maintaining organized inventory and ensuring product availability in a high-traffic retail environment.
  • Provided exceptional customer service and processed order pickups, packing items accurately to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline online order fulfillment.
  • Operated machinery including pallet jacks, forklifts, and WAVE equipment to support inventory management and priority pulling, adhering to safety protocols and improving operational efficiency.

Partnership Sales Intern

D.C. Pickleball Team
Washington D.C.
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Conducted research and cost analyses for promotional projects, delivering pricing recommendations that supported budget-conscious decisions for event planning and marketing initiatives.
  • Coordinated and participated in sponsorship outreach and meetings, fostering relationships with prospective sponsors to strengthen the team’s financial and promotional support.
  • Supported event planning by organizing promotional materials and coordinating logistics for MLP events, ensuring seamless execution and enhanced team branding.

Event Specialist

Royale Orleans
St Louis
06.2017 - 11.2019
  • Delivered exceptional service as a busser, dishwasher, and server at a high-volume event venue, supporting seamless execution of weddings, parties, funerals, and dances for up to 500 guests.
  • Maintained strict hygiene and safety standards during COVID-19, ensuring compliance with health protocols while providing a welcoming experience for diverse clientele.
  • Multitasked across roles to help manage event set up and takedown, dishwashing, and guest interactions, enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction under tight event timelines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Fontbonne University
St Louis, MO
05-2025

Skills

  • Event planning
  • Sponsorship outreach
  • Market research
  • Customer relationship management
  • Financial analysis
  • Project management
  • Inventory Management
  • Machinery Operation
  • Digital Tools Proficiency
  • Team Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Organization

Timeline

Partnership Sales Associate

Brooklyn Pickleball Team
02.2025 - Current

Partnership Sales Intern

D.C. Pickleball Team
10.2024 - 02.2025

Closing Expert/General Merchandise Expert

Target
07.2021 - Current

Event Specialist

Royale Orleans
06.2017 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Fontbonne University

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