Sponsorship Sales Associate

MID-COAST RECREATION CENTER; Rockport (ME); Sur place; USD 16 000 - 20 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

MID-COAST RECREATION CENTER is seeking a Sponsorship Sales Associate in Rockport, ME for a part-time role. You will work with the Director of Marketing & Development to cultivate business sponsors and drive sponsorship income. This position is 10 hours per week with potential growth.

You will develop sales approaches, prospect leads, create pitch materials, and negotiate deals. The role emphasizes relationship-building to secure renewals and long-term sponsorship success.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sales experience is a plus, training provided.
• Ability to identify decision makers and approach them.

Responsabilités

• Develop a sales approach and strategy with the Marketing & Development Director.
• Prospect leads, generate opportunities, and create sponsorship pitches.
• Prepare pitch materials and tailor sponsorship packages for larger prospects.
• Negotiate and close sponsorship deals; manage sponsor relationships for renewals.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

Sales experience

Prospecting

Negotiation

Learning willingness

Description du poste

MID-COAST RECREATION CENTER Sponsorship Sales Associate Rockport, ME·Part time

We’re seeking a motivated, execution-minded Sponsorship Sales Associate to join as a key member of our team. This role reports to the Director of Marketing & Development and works closely with them to cultivate relationships with business and corporate sponsors and develop strong sponsorship income.

About MID-COAST RECREATION CENTER

The Midcoast Recreation Center (MRC) is a community support 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting healthy living and building community through sports, recreation, and fitness (www.midcoastrec.org).

Description

Midcoast Rec in Rockport, ME is a community recreation center whose mission is to promote healthy living and build community through sport, fitness, and recreation. Our facility has a full size ice rink, four indoor tennis courts, three virtual golf simulators, and a fitness center. We are currently expanding the facility with a new eight-court pickleball building and four outdoor tennis courts.

We’re seeking a motivated, execution-minded Sponsorship Sales Associate to join as a key member of our team. This role reports to the Director of Marketing & Development and works closely with them to cultivate relationships with business and corporate sponsors and develop strong sponsorship income.

This is a 10 hour/week role that may grow to more. There are systems and supports in place, and the right candidate will be able to help shape the future success of sponsorships at Midcoast Rec.

Job Responsibilities

• With support from the Director of Marketing & Development
  • Develop a sales approach
  • Prospect and lead generation
  • Create pitch and pitch materials
  • Work with larger prospects on custom sponsorship packages
• Independently
  • Manage time and pace of sales process
  • Negotiation and closing sales
  • Maintain communication with sponsors and develop the relationship to ensure future renewals
  • Able to reach average sales goal of $5,000/month (average sponsorship is about $1k)

How to be successful

• Steady communication with prospects
• Creating and sustaining momentum
• Setting and hitting a goal of 6-7 sales per month

Compensation

• $20/hr + 10% commission for first 3 months
• On-target compensation averages $1600 income per month; with no cap if target is exceeded

Skills/Experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experienced with sales a plus but training is provided
• Ability to find and approach decision makers or willingness to learn