Business Development Manager - B2B Sales- Event Sponsorship Sales (Base + Commission)

Summary We are a fast growing B2B events brand in the US that produces curated, invite only experiences for founders, operators, and senior business leaders. Our events bring together high quality audiences and respected voices, creating real conversations and strong brand alignment opportunities. We are looking for a Business Development Manager who can own sponsor and partner acquisition end to end. This is a hands on role for someone who is comfortable with outbound outreach, relationship building, and closing sponsorship deals while maintaining a premium, white glove experience. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting brands with meaningful audiences and can move quickly without sacrificing quality. ⸻ What You Will Do Execute outbound outreach across email, LinkedIn DMs, and warm introductions to identify and engage potential sponsors Reply quickly and professionally to inbound inquiries and convert interest into active opportunities Build strong relationships with brand partnership directors, marketing officers, and sales directors Pitch sponsorship and partnership opportunities clearly and confidently to senior decision makers Customize messaging based on sponsor type, industry, and objectives while keeping a premium tone Manage follow up sequences and deal progression from first contact through signed agreement Track outreach, conversations, and deal stages in Google Sheets or CRM style workflows Use ChatGPT to draft, refine, and iterate sponsor outreach, pitch angles, and follow up messages Provide feedback on which sponsor profiles, value propositions, and messaging are converting best ⸻ What We Provide A wide range of B2B events in multiple US cities across tech and ecommerce verticals to sell Case studies and proven event concepts that make sponsorship value clear A strong brand with growing momentum and credibility A ready to use sales deck and sponsorship bundles that are reasonably priced Google Workspace, email, and the software you need to excel and close deals Target list of companies so you can focus on outreach and closing, not list building ⸻ What Success Looks Like You consistently fill sponsorship slots across multiple events in multiple cities every month You create recurring sponsorship packages with brands so we are not starting from zero for every event You maintain organized tracking and clean handoffs so the pipeline is always clear and moving You improve sponsor conversion through disciplined follow up and continuous messaging iteration ⸻ Required Experience Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or sponsorship sales Strong outbound experience using email and LinkedIn as primary channels Comfortable getting on virtual sales calls with camera on and presenting professionally Excellent written and verbal communication with short, confident, relevant messaging Comfort speaking with senior decision makers and handling objections naturally Hands on experience using ChatGPT in daily workflows for outreach, personalization, and deal support Highly organized with strong follow through and attention to detail ⸻ Nice to Have Experience selling sponsorships for events, media, communities, or B2B platforms Relationships with marketing tech companies and B2B tech companies Familiarity with testing messaging angles and value propositions Comfort working in a fast moving, high standards environment ⸻ Time Commitment and Contract Type Contract role, remote Start part time with the opportunity to scale based on performance and event volume Base + Earn 10% to 15% of the total sponsorship package you sell. Average about $48,000 sponsorship inventory to be sold at a monthly basis per position. ⸻ To Apply, Please Include Resume and... A short summary of your business development or sponsorship experience and results A sample outreach message you would send to a potential event sponsor A brief description of how you use ChatGPT to work faster and improve quality Your availability and preferred working hours or time zone Apply tot his job