Sales Executive
This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and fulfillment of all event sponsorship event sales. Must be comfortable cold calling/prospecting. Someone with an existing local business network they can build upon is preferred, but not required.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Create sponsorship opportunities for special events, and cultivate, procure, and manage sponsors, partners, and display vendors.
- Cultivate and manage strong business relationships with current and potential sponsors.
- Identify and prioritize sponsorship opportunities including, but not limited to, all signage and event inventory.
- Manage Sponsor, Partner, and Vendor relationships via quality communication, gifts, and other incentives.
- Contact prospective companies and individuals to initiate the sales effort. Follow up on leads generated by outside sources.
- Schedule meetings and prepare, customize, and present sponsorship sales proposals to potential sponsors.
- Negotiate and compile sales contracts and agreements.
- Lead or assist in the negotiations of building sponsors.
- Assist in the preparation and design of sponsorship sales brochures, pamphlets, advertisements, or other sales materials.
- Support and participate in business and industry-related events such as Chamber of Commerce functions and other business networking events.
- Participate in and attend industry workshops and seminars.
- Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.