Conference Sponsorship Sales Representative

Opal Group organizes live conferences catered to top executives and decision-makers across various industries. We provide high-quality events and information through unparalleled speaking sessions, workshops, and unique face-to-face networking opportunities.

The Sponsorship Sales Representative is responsible for selling sponsorships and attendee passes (registrations) for Opal Group live events and developing relationships with our existing and potential clients to invite and secure their attendance. As a sponsorship sales representative, you will sell live events.

Position Level: Intermediate
Job Type: FT International Consultant
Compensation: $1000-$1500 USD per month
Location: Remote
Important: Only English resumes and cover letters will be considered.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Reach out to prospective attendees via LinkedIn, phone, or email.
• Finding, pitching, and closing sponsorship opportunities, as well as ensuring audience attendance.
• Generating leads for live event registrations.
• Conduct ongoing research in the assigned areas to advance industry knowledge and innovate our conferences.
• Meet key professionals, industry leaders, and senior executives from relevant vertical markets.
• Keeping a record of all new leads, current interactions, and client updates in the CRM database.
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships to gain new business.
• Demonstrate professionalism while ensuring client retention.

Requirements:

• College Degree preferred.
• 1 - 3 years of experience in sales, sponsorships, and/or events.
• Experience selling intangible services.
• Advanced English writing and speaking skills are required.
• Knowledge of service sales.
• Sales experience within the hotel and hospitality industry is preferred.
• Self-driven and able to function both individually and in a group.
• The willingness to occasionally travel for conferences
• Professional and engaging communication skills with the ability to effectively pitch C-level executives and high-level decision-makers.
• Self-motivated with a competitive personality and a drive to exceed expectations and outperform peers.
• Ability to rapidly develop competent knowledge on diverse topics.
• Creativity, resourcefulness, and an innovative approach.

• 100% remote work environment with occasional travel to on-site conferences (based on position)
• Paid Time Off (available after 90 days), including:
  • Vacation Days
  • Sick Leave
  • Compensatory Time
  • One Wellness & Wellbeing Day, One Floating Holiday, and One Religious Observance Day per year
  • Jury Duty Pay
  • Paid Time Off for Voting
• Paid federal holidays with early release the day prior
• Summer Fridays
• All travel-related expenses covered for onsite events, including flights, hotel accommodations, and meals

Disclaimer: Opal Group does not ask for any personal information or payments during the recruitment process.

Equal pay for equal work. EEO-ACA Compliance.