Sponsorship & Advertising Sales Consultant

AWP is seeking an experienced freelance conference sponsorship and digital advertising sales consultant to help grow revenue across our flagship conference and yearround media platforms. This is a remote, U.S.based contract opportunity for a sales professional who enjoys owning the full sales cycle and building relationships with mission aligned organizations.The engagement runs approximately 10 months, beginning May 4, 2026, and includes a $1,200 biweekly flat rate plus tiered commission (2%–18%). You’ll sell sponsorship and advertising opportunities across the Conference & Bookfair, The Writer’s Chronicle, website, and newsletters.Own and manage a portfolio of sponsorship and advertising clients across AWP platforms, including existing accounts and new prospectsGenerate new business and reactivate lapsed conference sponsors and advertisers through outreach, networking, email campaigns, and other relevant channelsBuild and maintain a sales pipeline aligned with revenue targetsManage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and proposals through negotiation, contracting, closing, and campaign deliveryServe as the primary client contact during campaign execution, ensuring timely collection of assets and adherence to specifications and deadlinesDevelop tailored proposals and sales presentations using audience and performance dataManage administrative sales processes, including proposals, insertion orders, invoicing, and payment followup as neededMaintain accurate records in iMIS, Google Docs/Sheets, Asana, eShow, and related tracking systemsProvide regular reporting on prospecting progress, revenue performance, and forecastsCollaborate with internal teams to align timelines and support smooth campaign deliveryShare market feedback on pricing, packaging, and competitive positioningProvide documentation required for commission verification and reporting3–5 years of experience with a proven track record in digital sales and revenue generationStrong communication and relation shipbuilding skillsKnowledge of sponsorship and digital advertising, including digital magazines, enewsletters, websites, and event programsExisting relationships with advertisers or agencies—especially within mission driven, literary, arts, nonprofit, or media sectors—are a plusExperience selling within the literary or arts space is a plusProficiency with CRM and sales tools, and familiarity with current digital marketing and sales trendsStrong attention to detail, adaptability, followthrough, and high ethical standards#J-18808-Ljbffr