Sponsorship Account Executive
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
This place isn’t for everyone, but it might be for you if…
YOU SET THE STANDARD
- You are committed to making decisions informed by research
- Your customer service is referenced as the bar that others strive to emulate
- You take pride in arriving to meetings prepared with insight to contribute
- You organize your time and say “no” appropriately so that you can attend to what is most critical
- You are committed to approaching challenge & failure with curiosity about how to improve
- Your word is trustworthy; you do what you say you will
YOU ARE DRIVEN TO INCREASE VALUE
- You are passionate about building brands for the next generation
- You gather context ahead of meetings so that you arrive prepared with insight and input
- You clearly articulate your expertise so that even a beginner can understand the concept
- You are in the habit of documenting and reporting your work
YOU CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT OF EXCELLENCE
- You seek opportunities to refine your skills without being prompted
- You desire to inspire others with your excellence and expertise
- You are willing to put in the reps to be an expert in your domain
- You resist the temptation to play victim; instead, you take 100% ownership over outcomes
WHAT YOU’LL DO
IDENTIFY | Find the Right Partners
As our Sponsorship Account Executive, you have a sharp eye for potential partners who would benefit from investing in our sponsorship opportunities. You understand the sponsorship landscape and can identify brands that align with our events, content, and audience.
ENGAGE | Build Meaningful Relationships
You know that sponsorship is more than just a transaction—it’s about creating long-term partnerships. You care about our sponsors and their success. You confidently communicate our value proposition and customize sponsorship solutions to meet sponsor objectives. Whether through calls, emails, meetings, or industry events, you build rapport and establish trust with decision-makers. You work and communicate closely with our existing sponsors to ensure commitments are executed on time and to success.
CLOSE | Drive Revenue & Growth
You are results-driven and relentless in meeting and exceeding sales targets. You expertly guide prospects through the sales process—from initial outreach to contract negotiation—ensuring a seamless experience. You thrive on securing deals that provide value for both the sponsor and CTC.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Day-to-Day Success
- Consistently achieve and exceed sponsorship sales goals on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Manage inbound leads while proactively seeking new sponsorship opportunities.
- Develop compelling sales presentations, case studies, and proposals tailored to client objectives.
- Negotiate pricing and contractual agreements with confidence and integrity.
Success in Your First 3-6 Months
- Build a robust sponsorship pipeline through outbound prospecting, including cold outreach, networking, and industry events.
- Establish relationships with key decision-makers at platforms, agencies, and corporate partners.
- Develop and execute a strategic outreach plan to create new sponsorship opportunities.
- Shorten sales cycles, improve conversion rates, and maximize deal size.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE
- 2-5 years of experience in sponsorship sales, partnerships, or a related field.
- Proven track record of meeting and exceeding revenue targets.
- Strong understanding of sponsorships, partnerships, and marketing strategies.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to set the standard in a goal-oriented environment.
- Great client management skills
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
SALARY RANGE
- $80,000 base salary, annually
- Bonus Structure | custom commission bonus
ABOUT US
At CTC,
we are fixated on building the next generation of legendary brands and the people who will lead them.
To give ourselves our best shot at accomplishing this mission, we organize all of our decisions — from recruiting, to hiring, to raises, to promotions, to how we spend our time and money — in the direction of three committed values.We recognize these values aren't for everyone. They're challenging.In fact, they're so challenging, that's why we invest so much in supporting our team and why we tend to attract people who are craving the opportunity to do more at work than get a paycheck.
We're looking for those who are interested in making their work significant.For those who resonate with the following values, CTC has proven itself to be a remarkable place to grow and thrive.
We Set the StandardWe Are Driven To Increase ValueWe Create an Environment of ExcellenceWe’ll come alongside you and care for you in your pursuits by offering full-time permanent CTC employees:
- 401K | program with a 3% company match (post 90 days employment) to bring out the investor inside you
- TIME OFF | When you’re at CTC, you’re firing on all cylinders. To make that possible, we offer a Flexible Time Off policy where you will coordinate with supervisor to take time away from the office for rest, travel, and variety of others things that are important to you!
- MEDICAL | Full health, dental, and vision benefits that fit your lifestyle and goals
- WELLNESS | A wellness reimbursement program that inspires 360 degrees of health: mentally, physically, and spiritually
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