Event Sponsorship Sales Manager

Position Overview

Cannonball is seeking an Event Sponsorship Sales Manager dedicated to growing their skills while making a splash on the team. In this hybrid role, you'll contribute to event preparation, execution, and wrap-up while collaborating closely with marketing, production, and the CEO.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure Sponsorships by creating pitch decks, managing contracts, researching potential partners, conducting outreach, attending meetings, and inputting leads into the CRM.
• Manage and fulfill agreements by coordinating sponsor deliverables, sending vendor kits, and acting as the main point of contact for on-site sponsor needs.
• Drive partner success by building and maintaining relationships, developing sponsorship activation concepts, and following up with post-event communications.
• Collaborate with internal teams on event branding, logistics, and day-of execution, while ensuring clear communication across departments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3-5 years' experience in business development and/or sales.
• Proven experience in managing client relationships.
• Ability to independently research, prospect, and network using diverse techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of core marketing principles.
• Proactive, goal-oriented, and a self-starter with a strong willingness to learn.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay
• Travel opportunities across the country for events
• 401K matching
• Networking with key contacts in the media/entertainment industry
• Direct collaboration with the CEO