Sponsorship Sales Representative (Independent Contractor)

Job Description

Chicago KICS Youth Soccer Club is seeking an energetic, self-motivated Sponsorship Sales Representative to identify, cultivate, negotiate, and secure corporate and local sponsorships, gifts, and donations for our organization. You will have autonomy over your sales approach while representing our club to local businesses and regional enterprise partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a minimum of 30 prospective sponsor outreach contacts (pitches, calls, or in-person meetings) per calendar month.

• Cultivate relationships with local businesses (B2C) and regional/enterprise corporate partners (B2B).

• Provide a monthly activity pipeline report to the Board/Director on or before the 1st of each month.

• Collaborate on pitch assets and marketing collateral to close deals.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B or B2C sales, business development, or sports sponsorship acquisition.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and networking skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage a sales pipeline efficiently.

• Strong organizational skills and commitment to meeting monthly activity metrics.

Compensation & Perks

• Monthly Retainer: $500/month base retainer to cover overhead, prospect research, and pitch prep.

• Tiered Commission Structure:

  • Local B2C Deals (<$5k): 15% – 20% net cash collected.

  • Enterprise / B2B Deals ($5k+): 10% – 15% net cash collected.

  • Multi-Year Renewals: 5% – 10% net cash collected.

  • In-Kind / Trade Contributions: 5% – 10% of FMV saved.

• Performance Expectations: Opportunity to establish long-term partnership with a initial 90-day evaluation milestone ($10k sales target).