Full-Time

Event Sales Director

Posted on 11/27/2024

Newsweek

Newsweek

501-1,000 employees

Global news magazine providing in-depth analysis

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$120k - $150kAnnually

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office work a couple of times a week.

Category
Field Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Marketing

You match the following Newsweek's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Proven experience in sales, a minimum of 5 years of experience selling an events product.
  • Strong network of industry contacts and a proven track record of securing high-value sponsorship deals for events.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • Ability to create and deliver compelling presentations.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve sponsorship revenue goals for the events product.
  • Identify and cultivate relationships with potential sponsors, leveraging a robust network of industry contacts.
  • Create and present compelling sponsorship packages that meet the needs of both the company and the sponsor.
  • Negotiate terms and contracts with sponsors, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements.
  • Collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure sponsor satisfaction and seamless event execution.
  • Track and report on sales performance metrics, providing regular updates to senior management.
  • Stay informed about market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Newsweek provides in-depth coverage and analysis of significant global events through its print and digital platforms. With over 80 years of experience, it offers readers a unique perspective on world affairs, helping them understand the context behind major news stories. Newsweek publishes both a U.S. edition and an International edition, which caters to various regions including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, along with language-specific editions for countries like Japan, Korea, and Latin America. The print magazine is distributed in 68 territories, while its website offers continuous updates on breaking news. Newsweek's goal is to inform and guide readers through the complexities of a rapidly changing world.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1933

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