VP / Sales Specialist - SPACs, and Event-Driven Strategies

Seaport Global Holdings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Rival is seeking a motivated Sales Specialist for its SPAC and Event-Driven team in New York. The role emphasizes driving institutional sales, forging strategic relationships, and capitalizing on market opportunities to enhance revenue.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in institutional equity sales or capital markets, with a track record of opening new accounts. The position offers a competitive base salary of $150,000 - $250,000 along with a lucrative commission structure for high performers.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in institutional equity sales, event-driven trading, or capital markets.
• Deep, technical understanding of SPAC mechanics and event-driven arbitrage strategies.
• Proven track record of independently opening new accounts.
• High-energy, self-starter mentality with a desire to build a book of business.

Responsibilities

• Lead outbound sales efforts for SPACs and event-driven opportunities.
• Prospect, pitch, and onboard new accounts to expand the firm's distribution network.
• Articulate complex event-driven strategies to sophisticated buyers.
• Collaborate with investment banking teams for successful deal execution.

Skills

Institutional equity sales

Event-driven trading

Capital markets

Sales acumen

SPAC mechanics

Tools

FINRA Series 7

FINRA Series 63

Job description

Seaport Global is seeking an entrepreneurial Sales Specialist to join our SPAC and Event-Driven team. Your primary focus will be driving institutional sales, forging strategic relationships, and capitalizing on event-driven market opportunities.

The ideal candidate is a results-oriented professional with 3–5 years of experience and an established network. You will be assigned an account coverage package and will also target uncovered whitespace accounts to capture new business and drive top-line revenue. We support our producers with a lucrative commission structure designed to reward immediate origination and a dedicated expense account for travel and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Targeted Sales & Distribution: Lead outbound sales efforts for SPACs and other event-driven opportunities to institutional investors, hedge funds, and family offices.
• Account Origination: Prospect, pitch, and successfully onboard new, uncovered accounts to expand the firm’s distribution network.
• Market Analysis & Structuring: Articulate complex event-driven strategies, sponsor economics, and SPAC mechanics to sophisticated buyers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work seamlessly with the broader SPAC syndication, capital markets, and investment banking teams to ensure successful deal execution and strategic alignment.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3–5 years of relevant experience in institutional equity sales, event-driven trading, or capital markets.
• Specialized Knowledge: Deep, technical understanding of SPAC mechanics, de‑SPAC timelines, and event‑driven arbitrage strategies.
• Sales Acumen: Proven track record of independently opening new accounts and driving measurable commission revenue.
• Drive & Energy: High-energy, self-starter mentality with the hunger to aggressively build a book of business within an entrepreneurial environment.
• Licensing: Active FINRA Series 7 and 63 (or equivalent) preferred.

Compensation

• Base Draw and attractive commission payout structure, offering uncapped upside for high performers who successfully originate and convert new business.

$150,000 - $250,000 base draw with attractive variable payout commission structure on the account coverage package assigned.

Seaport Global Holdings LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, genetics and any other protected group status or non-job related characteristics as directed by law.