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. Partner with internal teams to create customized solutions that deliver brand exposure, consumer activation, and measurable ROI. Manage the sponsorship pipeline from prospecting through contract execution while providing clients with post-event recap materials and performance reporting. Identify and cultivate relationships with national brands, agencies, and strategic partners to sell onsite presence, product integration, and VIP hospitality packages.
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
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
- Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for live experiences, media, audience engagement, and creating meaningful brand partnerships
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