Sponsorship Intern (Vancouver, CANADA)

PROJECTING CHANGE FILM FESTIVAL

ARE YOU A RECENT SALES & MARKETING GRADUATE LOOKING TO GAIN EXPOSURE & WORK WITH SOME DYNAMIC AGENCIES... IF YES THIS IS FOR YOU..

Do you have a passion for sales and love a challenge? Do you enjoy working on projects that inspire others? If selling is part of your DNA and you enjoy working solo in addition to being part of a group of engaged professionals consider joining the Projecting Change Film Festival (PCFF) team as a Sponsorship Sales Consultant. You will develop relationships with clients in the Lower Mainland and work with a group of passionate experts from a variety of industries.

As a proven sales professional with a track record for success, we will put your experience to the test. You will be developing effective partnerships between PCFF and local businesses (small to large) that offer them the opportunity to gain exposure and credibility within the community through sponsorship.

Responsibilities include:
Develop sponsorship opportunities for Full Festival, Speaker Sponsorship, Prizes, Gift Bags and Silent auction within prescribed mandate of PCFF.
Work with PCFF team to develop contra opportunities for PCFF.
Work with the production team in the development of sponsorship opportunities and strategies.
Implement existing sales strategy.
Meet sponsorship sales targets.
Maintain accurate profile of sales contacts.
Secure approval from PCFF founders for all potential contracts.
Obtain approval of client and PCFF for all sponsorship acknowledgments.
Collaborate in the development of sponsorship acknowledgments.
Collaborate on special promotion projects.
Meet the standards of quality, quantity and timeliness within established guidelines.
Report to sponsorship team the progress of all sponsorship projects on a weekly basis.
Adhere to all company and department policies.


Qualifications
Core Competencies: Customer Service Orientation; Teamwork and Collaboration; Adaptability; Initiative; Integrity; Individual Accountability; Operational Excellence.
Role Competencies: Achievement Orientation; Information Seeking; Listening, Understanding and Responding; Problem-Solving/Judgment.
Sales and Sales Management experience is a requirement.
Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
Must be able to work well under pressure and be self-motivated.
Must be a reliable and a conscientious worker.
Travel will be required, consequently valid class G license and use of own vehicle is a prerequisite for this position.

Compensation
15% on cash sponsorship upon receipt of full payment.
Full access to festival and all its events.
The opportunity to hand in hand with Jive Communications, RouteThree Marketing & Dahmer Design Group.

If you are interested please send your resume to sharmila@goroute3.com

OPPORTUNITY IS FROM MARCH 15 - MAY 26, 2011. Minimum 20 hours per week

Thanks.