Event Sales Specialist

@ Goodwin Recruiting
Goodwin Recruitinggoodwinrecruiting.com

Event Sales Specialist

Chicago, IL
Posted 5 days ago

About the job

A business event firm connecting leaders through summits, offering remote work, flexible hours, and a collaborative culture focused on growth and leadership.

Requirements

  • 2+ years sponsorship, media, or event sales
  • Quota attainment and measurable sales
  • Full-cycle sales experience
  • Selling to senior decision-makers
  • Strong prospecting and closing skills

Qualifications

  • Proven sales performance
  • Stable career history
  • Hunter mentality
  • Experience with CRM and reporting

Full job description

Join an innovative business event organization that connects executive leaders through industry-leading summits. This is a unique opportunity to drive growth, build relationships with senior decision-makers, and help shape high-impact thought leadership events across the United States.


Event Sales Specialist Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission structure
  • Opportunity to work fully remote in the Eastern or Central time zones
  • Flexible work arrangements and autonomy
  • Collaborative team culture with strong support from leadership


Event Sales Specialist Requirements & Qualifications

  • Must live in Eastern or Central time zone.
  • Minimum 2 years of sponsorship, media, conference, or event sales experience
  • Demonstrated quota attainment and proven measurable sales performance
  • Full-cycle sales experience, from prospecting to closing enterprise contracts valued at in the tens of thousands
  • Experience selling to senior-level decision-makers, including VP, C-suite, and marketing leadership
  • Strong prospecting, closing, presentation, and communication skills
  • Stable career history with evidence of strong tenure in previous roles
  • Hunter mentality and a demonstrated ability to build new business


Event Sales Specialist Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience with CRM systems, reporting tools, and AI-enabled sales technology
  • B2B consultative selling background in events, conferences, or media solutions


Event Sales Specialist Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Prospect, engage, and sell sponsorships and partnership opportunities to enterprise organizations
  • Build, nurture, and manage relationships with senior decision-makers across industries
  • Drive consistent sales performance aligned with company growth objectives
  • Utilize CRM, reporting, and sales enablement tools to manage pipeline and report activity
  • Collaborate across departments to ensure operational excellence and outstanding client experiences
  • Represent the brand with professionalism and integrity at all touchpoints


If you are a driven sales professional seeking impact, autonomy, and the chance to connect with top executives nationwide, this role offers an exciting path for your next career move.

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