Sales, advertising partners (sponsorship)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sales, Advertising Partners (Sponsorship) professional based in Canada.
This freelance opportunity is ideal for a commercially driven professional who knows how to build valuable advertising and sponsorship partnerships. You will connect a finance-focused podcast with companies looking to reach engaged investors and traders. The content features in-depth conversations with trading champions, millionaires, and leading financial experts, creating opportunities for meaningful brand exposure. With a new episode released every Sunday and a presence across major digital and social platforms, partners benefit from ongoing visibility. You will take ownership of the sponsorship sales process, from prospecting and negotiation to account management and renewals. This is a fully remote, flexible, commission-based role with direct access to the podcast host and uncapped earning potential.

Accountabilities

You will be responsible for developing and managing sponsorship partnerships, identifying relevant businesses and turning commercial opportunities into long-term collaborations.

Identify and approach potential advertising and sponsorship partners, including brokers, banks, fintech companies, trading tools, and financial publishers.

Present the podcast, its audience, content, and promotional channels to prospective partners.

Develop, negotiate, and close sponsorship packages that meet partner objectives and generate revenue.

Manage partner relationships after signing, ensuring a positive collaboration experience and encouraging contract renewals.

Gather feedback from partners about their expectations and needs to help improve sponsorship offerings.

Take ownership of the full sales cycle, from prospecting and initial outreach to negotiation, closing, and ongoing account management.

Requirements

The ideal candidate has a proven background in advertising, sponsorship, or partnership sales, along with the communication and negotiation skills needed to build lasting commercial relationships.

Previous experience selling advertising, sponsorships, or commercial partnerships, preferably to media companies, podcasts, or content creators.

Established contacts within the financial services industry or the ability to identify and reach relevant decision-makers.

Strong prospecting, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Ability to build trust, maintain professional relationships, and follow up consistently without being overly persistent.

Fluent German, with excellent written and spoken communication skills.

An interest in financial markets, investing, or trading is an advantage.

Ability to work independently and manage the complete partnership sales process.

Willingness to work on a commission-only basis and propose a clear compensation model.

Application requirements:

Provide two or three examples of sponsorship or partnership deals you have successfully closed, including the industry and approximate deal size.

Include a brief three-sentence introduction explaining your background and interest in the opportunity.

Share your proposed commission structure, including rates, payment duration, and whether renewals should be included.

Indicate your weekly availability.

Benefits

Fully remote freelance arrangement, with the flexibility to work from anywhere and organize your own schedule.

Full ownership of the sponsorship and advertising partnership activity, from prospecting through account management.

Direct collaboration with the podcast host, without an intermediary agency.

Commission-based compensation, with earnings increasing according to the partnerships you successfully close and no stated earning cap.

Opportunity to propose your own commission model, including rates, duration, and renewal arrangements.

Access to employee perks, including vouchers and discounts at more than 1,500 businesses.