Sales Specialist

About the Role

Peeple Media is a creative production agency seeking a results-driven freelance Sales Specialist for a commission-only, remote, contract role. The individual will be responsible for identifying prospects, building client relationships, pitching services, negotiating terms, and closing deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development & Client Acquisition
• Identify and approach potential clients (brands, startups, SMEs, corporates, marketing agencies, event organisers, advertisers).
• Generate qualified leads through networking, LinkedIn, cold outreach, referrals, and industry connections.
• Pitch services to marketing heads, brand managers, founders, event organisers, and corporate decision-makers.
• Manage the sales pipeline from prospecting and meetings to proposals, negotiations, and deal closure.
• Event Sponsorship Sales
• Identify sponsorship opportunities for events, festivals, concerts, college events, corporate events, and brand activations.
• Secure commercial partnerships, sponsorship commitments, and brand integrations.
• Develop sponsorship pitches, coordinate proposals, negotiate packages, and close sponsorship deals.
• Demonstrate understanding of sponsorship budgets, brand objectives, audience alignment, and deliverables.
• Creative & Digital Services Sales
• Sell AI-generated video commercials, video production, brand films, and promotional content.
• Pitch branding, brand identity, graphic design, and digital creative services.
• Coordinate with the creative team to develop suitable proposals based on client requirements.
• Upsell and cross-sell services to existing clients and convert one-time projects into repeat business.
• Relationship & Pipeline Management
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Consistently follow up on proposals, negotiations, and pending payments.
• Maintain records of leads, client conversations, deal values, and sales status.
• Coordinate with the agency for smooth client handover post-deal closure.

Compensation Structure

• Commission: Flat 15% of the total value of each sale secured.
• No fixed monthly salary, monthly retainer, or guaranteed minimum income.
• No employment benefits; this is an independent contractor engagement.
• Earnings depend entirely on business generated and successfully closed sales.
• Commission is payable only on successfully closed sales, subject to agreed terms and receipt of client payment by the agency.
• The commission agreement will specify handling of taxes, refunds, cancellations, discounts, and staged payments.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proven experience in B2B sales, digital marketing sales, advertising sales, sponsorship sales, or creative agency business development.
• Demonstrable experience in closing paying clients or securing event sponsorships.
• Strong pitching, negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to identify decision-makers and independently generate business opportunities.
• Familiarity with digital marketing, branding, video production, advertising, or event sponsorships.
• Confidence in handling commercial discussions and closing high-value deals.
• Self-discipline and ability to work without daily supervision.

Qualifications

• Freelance sales consultants and independent business development professionals.
• Former or current advertising and digital agency sales professionals.
• Sponsorship acquisition professionals with a proven track record.
• Event partnership and brand activation specialists.
• Professionals with existing relationships among brand managers, marketing heads, corporate decision-makers, or event organisers.

Engagement Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor

Location: Remote

Availability: Flexible, based on sales activity and client requirements