Sales Executive

Ekamra Sports Literature Festival; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ekamra Sports Literature Festival is seeking a Sales Executive to drive sponsorships and partnerships from Gurgaon. The role involves identifying prospective sponsors, outreach through calls, emails and meetings, and presenting festival offerings.

The candidate will engage senior stakeholders and work with diverse partners to grow sponsorship revenues for the festival.

Qualifications

• Decent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in events/media/publishing/sports is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify prospective sponsors and partners for the festival.
• Conduct outreach through calls, emails, and in-person meetings.
• Present festival offerings and sponsorship/packages to potential partners.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Communications

Job description

Company Description The Ekamra Sports Literature Festival explores sport with the same curiosity and depth that writers bring to language, focusing on both what games reveal and what they obscure. Now in its eigth year, the festival has established itself as a unique platform where sports intersect with literature, culture, and critical thinking. It regularly brings together athletes, authors, editors, and commentators who examine games beyond the scoreline and results.

Role Description The Sales Executive is a full-time role based in Gurgaon, responsible for driving sponsorships and partnerships for the Ekamra Sports Literature Festival. Day-to-day activities include identifying prospective sponsors and partners, conducting outreach through calls, emails, and in-person meetings, and presenting festival offerings and packages.

Qualifications

• Decent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and diverse partners.
• Previous experience in events, media, publishing, or sports-related industries is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.