National Events Sales
$90,000–$110,000 year
On-siteElk Grove Village, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Drive net-new sponsorship revenue by securing brand partnerships for Salem's live tours, special events, and experiential properties. Develop integrated packages including event title sponsorships, on-site activations, digital media extensions, and podcast/radio integrations. Create customized solutions that deliver brand exposure, consumer activation, and multi-platform amplification through onsite presence, product integration, and VIP hospitality. Partner with internal content, programming, and digital teams to build compelling proposals communicating audience reach and ROI. Manage the sponsorship pipeline from prospecting through contract execution and renewal, while providing clients with post-event recap materials and performance reporting. Identify and cultivate relationships with national brands, agencies, and strategic partners to deliver meaningful brand experiences before, during, and after live events.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in sponsorship sales, experiential marketing, event partnerships, media sales, or brand partnerships
- Proven track record of generating net-new business revenue and closing high-value sponsorship deals
- Experience selling integrated campaigns that combine live events with digital, social, content, media, or experiential elements
- Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills
- Ability to create strategic partnership solutions rather than selling standard packages
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple partnerships simultaneously
- Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with faith-based or values-driven media a plus
- Strong relationships with brands, agencies, event marketers, or sponsorship decision-makers preferred
- Experience working with live events, concerts, tours, festivals, sports, media properties, or entertainment partnerships is highly preferred
- Passion for live experiences, media, audience engagement, and creating meaningful brand partnerships
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