Myfishingcapecod

COMPANY OVERVIEW: My Fishing Cape Cod is a fishing media platform with: 1,500+ paid members 26K Instagram followers, 60K Facebook, 40K YouTube Weekly podcast and 29,000 email newsletter subscribers Group fishing trips, tournaments and special events Active online community, website and private forum THE ROLE - READ THIS CAREFULLY: This is NOT a role where you execute someone else's playbook. We need someone who can: Look at our platform (content, events, audience, social channels) Identify sponsorship opportunities we haven't thought of Design custom packages with pricing Sell them to fishing/outdoor brands You brainstorm and design. We implement. Example: You say: "Your tournament could be a $15K title sponsorship with X, Y, Z benefits" We do: Execute the marketing, run the event, deliver on promises You're the architect. We're the builders. COMPENSATION: 40% commission on all sales 100% commission-based (no base salary) Year 1 potential: $50K-$100K+ Example: $200K in sales = $80K income No cap on earnings IDEAL CANDIDATE Must Have: 3+ years B2B sales (closing $10K+ deals) Track record closing $50K+ deals Creative thinker who can identify opportunities from scratch Self-starter who doesn't need hand-holding Comfortable with commission-only Highly Preferred: Experience designing sponsorship packages (not just selling pre-built ones) Fishing/outdoor/marine industry relationships Personal passion for fishing The Right Person: Sees our assets and thinks "how can we monetize this?" Gets excited about building something new Can translate ideas into sellable packages with clear ROI TARGET SPONSORS: Fishing Industry (50%): Boat brands, tackle companies, marine electronics, engines, tackle shops Local/Regional (40%): Cape Cod tourism, hotels, restaurants, marinas, boat dealers Lifestyle/Outdoor (10%): Outdoor apparel, coolers, sunglasses, trucks, insurance RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy (40%): Audit our platform and identify sponsorship opportunities Design packages at various price points Create custom proposals for specific sponsors Price based on market rates and value Sales (60%): Identify and research potential sponsors Cold calling, email, LinkedIn outreach Conduct pitch meetings (virtual and in-person) Negotiate and close deals Manage sponsor relationships TIMELINE: Month 1: Learn our platform, design initial packages Month 2-3: Begin outreach and pitching Month 3-4: First deals closing Month 6+: $10K-30K monthly in new commitments Year 1 goal: $100K in closed sponsorships APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Submit: Resume with B2B/sponsorship sales experience Cover letter addressing: Your biggest sale and how you closed it Example of a sponsorship package you designed from scratch Any fishing/outdoor industry relationships Why you're comfortable with commission-only 2-3 creative sponsorship ideas for our platform The cover letter is critical—we want to see how you think. INTERVIEW PROCESS: Phone screening (15-20 min) Video interview (45-60 min) Creative exercise - present 3-5 sponsorship package ideas with pricing Final conversation and reference checks Timeline: 3-4 weeks WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY: Established platform with 1,500+ paying members True creative freedom - you design the program We handle all implementation 40% commission - higher than industry standard Uncapped earnings Remote/flexible work Partnership approach - we want your expertise FAQ: Q: What if I design something you can't deliver? A: We'll be transparent about capabilities. You'll understand what we can execute, and we're willing to create new things. We collaborate to ensure promises are deliverable. Q: How much creative freedom? A: This IS the role. You design the opportunities, we execute them. KEY CONTRACT TERMS: 6-12 month initial agreement Payment within 15 days of sponsor payment clearing Non-compete clause (1-2 years) Travel expenses reimbursed Thank you! Ryan Collins