Sponsorship & Sales Lead

Schoolio; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on a mission to democratize education and is seeking a driven Sponsorship Sales Specialist. In this full-time role, you will lead sponsorship efforts, working closely with the founder and collaborating with the marketing team. Your responsibilities will include prospecting, pitching, and managing partner relationships. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of cultural representation in Canada while benefiting from a competitive salary and generous commissions. If you're passionate about cultural engagement and have a knack for building meaningful partnerships, this role is for you.

Benefits

Generous commissions on closed deals

Equity share in DESIFEST

Access to a legacy platform

Opportunity for cultural impact

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in sponsorship sales or brand marketing.
• Deep understanding or interest in South Asian culture and music.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new sponsorship opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with partners.
• Lead communications for sponsorship proposals.

Skills

Sponsorship Sales

Partnership Development

Brand Marketing

Negotiation Skills

Cultural Engagement

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

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We're on a mission to democratize education, making it affordable and inclusive for the expanding global home education community.

DESIFEST, North America's leading South Asian music festival, is looking for a driven, strategic, and culturally aware individual to lead our sponsorship and sales efforts. As we prepare for our 20th year, we are expanding our leadership team and inviting someone with passion, hustle, and proven experience in business development to help scale our impact.

About the Role

You will lead all sponsorship efforts, from prospecting and pitching to closing deals and managing partner relationships, working closely with Founder, Sathish Bala. You will collaborate with our marketing team to create customized brand opportunities that align with DESIFEST’s values and the goals of our sponsors.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new sponsorship opportunities with brands, agencies, and public institutions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential partners
• Lead all communications related to sponsorship proposals, negotiations, and activations
• Develop tailored pitch decks and partnership strategies targeting different industries and audience segments
• Track sales performance and maintain CRM reporting

Who You Are

• A natural connector who understands brand objectives and cultural engagement
• 3+ years experience in sponsorship sales, partnerships, or brand marketing (festival or cultural event experience is a plus)
• Confident communicator and negotiator, comfortable in high-stakes meetings
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and excited about building something meaningful
• Deep understanding or interest in South Asian culture and music is a must

What You’ll Get

• Base salary plus generous commissions on all closed deals
• A share of equity in DESIFEST as we grow
• Access to a 19-year legacy and platform with deep community credibility
• The opportunity to shape the next era of South Asian representation in Canada

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

• E-Learning Providers

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