- January, 30, 2026
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When Adam Kearney sat in a Curry College classroom participating in a mock interview for a professional sports sales role, he had no way of knowing that just two years later, he’d be holding that exact job, earning a promotion soon after.
Today, Kearney works as an Account Executive for the New England Revolution, helping drive revenue through ticket sales, youth engagement, group experiences, and premium seating. His journey as a double major in Marketing and Business Administration to professional sports was shaped by hands-on experience, campus jobs, and early exposure to the industry.
A Career Path That Didn’t Start in Sports
Kearney’s path to professional sports wasn’t linear. Before marketing, sales, and soccer stadiums entered the picture, he explored technical education throughout high school and even considered a career in carpentry. As a first-generation college student, the idea of working in professional sports wasn’t even a thought.
“I didn’t really know how any of this worked,” Kearney said. “My parents didn’t go to college. This was all just learning as I went, figuring it out by doing.” That mindset ultimately became one of his greatest strengths.
Practicing for a Job He Didn’t Have…Yet
One of the most formative moments of his time at Curry came in the classroom, where students participated in mock interviews for real-world roles. Kearney chose to interview for a theoretical sales position with the New England Revolution, his favorite team that he’s followed for as long as he can remember. At the time, it was simply an academic exercise, but it mirrored the exact interview process he would face after graduation. By the time he began interviewing for full-time roles, the process and preparation felt familiar, which proved critical when that practice opportunity became reality just two years later.
Working with the #NEREVS
He joined the New England Revolution organization as an Inside Sales Representative, participating in intensive training, mentorship, and daily outreach to fans and clients. Just months later, he earned a promotion to Account Executive, taking on greater responsibility in managing accounts and building long-term fan relationships, which he has thoroughly enjoyed.
Adam Kearney '25Sales is all about people. It’s about listening, being comfortable talking to anyone, and actually caring about the experience you’re creating. This whole experience has just been surreal. One minute you’re on sales calls, the next you’re walking past coaches and players you’ve followed for years.
At the same time, the industry requires adaptability, confidence, and a willingness to learn fast, all things he learned in the classroom at Curry and through various internship experiences.
Throughout his time at Curry, Kearney consistently leaned on the Office of Career & Experiential Learning. Not just for job listings, but for feedback, networking, and honest advice. “Having CXL there for me made a huge difference,” he said. “They helped me prep for interviews, talk through options, and made me feel confident putting myself out there.”
Looking back, Kearney hopes students who dream of working in sports—or any competitive industry—take one thing away from his story:
“It’s possible,” he said. “If you actually sit down, listen, ask questions, and put yourself out there…it’s possible.”
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