Director of Sponsorships - Windy City Smoke Out

Director, Sponsorship Sales

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and / or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE : TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.

The Director, Sponsorship Sales is responsible for the creation and selling of branded, high-impact sponsorship opportunities, and acts as a trusted representative for one of the most powerful and influential sports organizations in the world. This position develops unique and valuable sponsorship programs for top brands and partners.

The primary responsibility of this role will be sourcing and closing new sponsorships with brands for the OL joint venture partnership event, Windy City Smoke Out, and any related subsequent events.

Responsibilities :

• Leverage strong sales acumen and a deep understanding of the sales process to meet and exceed personal sales targets.
• Identify, develop, and manage a robust pipeline of sponsorship opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at client companies and their advertising agencies.
• Understand client and agency marketing objectives to tailor impactful sponsorship solutions.
• Collaborate closely with joint venture partners and internal teams to develop compelling, customized proposals.
• Lead and support the creation and delivery of sales presentations and pitch materials.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure client objectives and partnership deliverables are met.
• Engage the broader company network and contribute to a collaborative sales culture.

Qualifications :

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Hiring Rate Minimum : $97,500 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state / local minimum salary thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum : $130,000 annually