Sponsorship Sales Closer
Help bring world-class brands into one of the most transformational live event experiences in the personal growth space.
AWAKEN by Danny Morel is expanding its 2026 sponsorship program, and we are looking for a highly skilled Sponsorship Sales Closer to help convert aligned brands into meaningful, long-term partners.
This is a high-level closing opportunity for someone who understands premium partnerships, knows how to lead strategic sales conversations, and can confidently position AWAKEN as a powerful platform for brands looking to connect with a deeply engaged audience.
About AWAKEN
AWAKEN is a three-day transformational live experience led by Danny Morel, bringing together entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders, creators, and growth-driven individuals who are committed to elevating every area of their lives.
The event focuses on personal transformation across wellness, relationships, finance, leadership, and purpose, creating an environment where attendees experience deep breakthroughs, powerful community, and lasting change.
For brand partners, AWAKEN offers more than visibility. It provides access to a highly engaged, values-driven audience in an immersive live environment built around trust, connection, and transformation.
As we expand our sponsorship program for 2026, we are seeking a closer who can help us bring the right partners into this ecosystem.
Role Overview
The Sponsorship Sales Closer will be responsible for taking qualified sponsorship leads and converting them into brand partnerships ranging from $5,000 to $60,000+.
This is not a cold outreach or lead generation role. This is a closing role focused on leading calls, uncovering brand objectives, identifying alignment, and guiding potential sponsors toward the right partnership package.
You will work closely with the internal AWAKEN team, including Kristina and the Sponsorship Lead, to move qualified opportunities through the pipeline and close high-value sponsorship deals.
Key Responsibilities
As the Sponsorship Sales Closer, you will lead the conversation from interest to commitment. Responsibilities include:
| Area | What You'll Do |
|---|---|
| Discovery & Strategy | Lead discovery calls with potential sponsors to understand their goals, audience, marketing priorities, and partnership needs. |
| Positioning | Clearly communicate the value of AWAKEN as a premium live-event sponsorship opportunity. |
| Package Recommendation | Recommend the most aligned sponsorship package based on brand goals and event fit. |
| Closing | Handle objections, create urgency where appropriate, and guide qualified prospects through the decision-making process. |
| Follow-Up | Maintain consistent follow-up and move deals forward with professionalism and clarity. |
| Team Collaboration | Work closely with Kristina and the Sponsorship Lead on pipeline updates, strategy, and deal flow. |
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is confident, strategic, relationship-driven, and experienced in closing premium offers.
The ideal candidate has:
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| Proven Sales Experience | Experience in sales, partnerships, sponsorships, business development, or a similar closing role. |
| High-Ticket Confidence | Comfort selling sponsorships or offers in the $10,000–$60,000+ range. |
| Strong Communication Skills | Ability to lead conversations with confidence, clarity, and emotional intelligence. |
| Relationship-Based Sales Ability | A natural ability to build trust, understand brand needs, and create win-win opportunities. |
| Event or Partnership Experience | Experience with live events, brand partnerships, experiential marketing, media, or sponsorships is a strong plus. |
| Self-Sufficiency | A proactive, organized, results-driven approach with the ability to manage follow-up and pipeline momentum. |
What This Role Is Not
This role is designed for an experienced closer, not someone looking for an entry-level sales opportunity.
This is not:
| Not This | Why |
|---|---|
| Cold Outreach | Leads will be qualified before they reach the closing stage. |
| Lead Generation | Your focus is on converting opportunities, not building lists or prospecting from scratch. |
| Junior Sales | This role requires confidence, experience, and the ability to lead premium partnership conversations. |
| Transactional Ad Sales | AWAKEN sponsorships are relationship-based partnerships, not simple ad placements. |
Compensation
This is a commission-based opportunity with strong earning potential for the right closer.
Commission structure ranges from 10% to 20% per closed deal, depending on the partnership and agreement.
| Deal Size | Estimated Commission Range |
|---|---|
| $20,000 | $2,000–$4,000 |
| $60,000 | $6,000–$12,000 |
There is significant upside for someone who can consistently close aligned brand partners and help grow the sponsorship program long-term.
Why This Opportunity
This is an opportunity to sell something meaningful, premium, and deeply aligned with transformation.
You will have the chance to work with a fast-growing event brand, connect purpose-driven companies with a highly engaged audience, and help build a sponsorship program with long-term potential.
What makes this opportunity unique:
| Opportunity | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Premium Event Brand | AWAKEN is positioned as a high-impact transformational experience with strong audience trust. |
| Meaningful Partnerships | You are not selling a commodity; you are helping brands connect with people in a powerful live environment. |
| High-Intent Audience | Sponsors gain access to entrepreneurs, professionals, and growth-driven individuals who are actively investing in themselves. |
| Long-Term Growth Potential | As the sponsorship program expands, there is opportunity to grow with the brand and build lasting partner relationships. |
How to Apply
If you are an experienced closer who understands premium partnerships and knows how to turn qualified conversations into closed deals, we would love to hear from you.
Please send the following:
| Please Include | Details |
|---|---|
| Brief Introduction | Tell us who you are and why this opportunity interests you. |
| Relevant Experience | Share your background in sales, partnerships, sponsorships, events, or business development. |
| Closed Deal Examples | Include examples of deals you have closed, if applicable. |
Please send your application to: [email protected]
Subject line: Sponsorship Sales Closer Application