Sales Strategist — Speaking Engagements (Hybrid)

twentysix; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

Parental Leave

Health and Wellness benefits

Job summary

VaynerSpeakers is seeking a Sales Agent to develop and execute strategies securing high-value speaking engagements for our talent roster. You will build relationships with event planners at corporations, associations, and agencies, while proactively sourcing leads and managing contracts.

This hybrid role involves collaborating with sales leadership and the marketing team to drive revenue growth and maintain robust pipelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, preferably within the events, hospitality, talent representation, or related industries.
• Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong negotiation, closing, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in managing large-value contracts.
• Ability to develop and implement effective sales strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to secure high-value speaking engagements for our talent roster.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with key decision-makers and event planners at corporations, associations, and agencies.
• Proactively source and qualify new leads, building a robust and sustainable sales pipeline.
• Negotiate and close contracts, ensuring favorable terms while avoiding future issues to navigate.
• Manage the entire deal lifecycle, from initial contact to post-event follow-up, ensuring seamless execution.
• Maintain the CRM with accurate and up-to-date information.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop compelling sales tools.
• Provide valuable insights and feedback to senior management, contributing to the development of overall business strategy.
• Protect all proprietary information.
• Contribute to the development of sales materials and resources.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Lead qualification

CRM software

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Job description

VaynerSpeakers is seeking a Sales Agent to develop and execute strategies securing high-value speaking engagements for our talent roster. You will build relationships with event planners at corporations, associations, and agencies, while proactively sourcing leads and managing contracts.

This hybrid role involves collaborating with sales leadership and the marketing team to drive revenue growth and maintain robust pipelines.