Overview
Event Sales Director Jobs in New York, New York, USA at Newsweek
Location: New York
Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.
Newsweek is seeking adynamicand experienced Sales Director to join our growing events team. The Sales Director will be responsible for selling sponsor ships for Newsweek events across the nation. They will identify and secure sponsors, create attractive package deals, and negotiate terms to ensure successful partnerships.
The ideal candidate is highly motivated,results-oriented, and a creative thinker who can developinnovative solutions.
This is a hybrid position and will work in the New York office a couple times a week.
Key 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 onsales performancemetrics, providing regular updates tosenior management.
Stay informed about market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities.
Qualifications
Proven experience in sales, a minimum of 5 years of experience selling an events product.
Strong network of industry contacts and aproven track recordof securing high-value sponsorship deals for events.
Excellent negotiation andcommunication skills.
Ability to create and deliver compelling presentations.
Strong organizational andproject managementskills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
Salary range: $120,000 – $150,000
Newsweek is anequal opportunity employer. We seek employees ofdiversebackgrounds and are committed to providing aninclusive, equitable andrespectful workplace.
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Title: Event Sales Director
Company: Newsweek
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Sales, Marketing / Advertising / PR
