Job Title: Part-Time Sponsorship Sales Representative
Organization: American Marketing Association - Houston Chapter
Location: Houston, TX (Remote with occasional in-person events/meetings)
Employment Type: Part-Time, Commission-Based

Job Overview:
The American Marketing Association - Houston Chapter (AMA Houston) is seeking an energetic, self-motivated part-time sponsorship sales representative to generate sponsorship revenue for chapter events, programs, and initiatives. This flexible, commission-based role is ideal for a relationship-driven sales professional looking to supplement their income while engaging with the Houston business and marketing community. Competitive commission earned on each sponsorship sold. No full-time commitment required.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and prospect potential sponsors, such as local and regional marketing-adjacent companies; agencies (creative, media, PR); tech firms looking to market to marketers; education and training providers; and B2B service providers (law, finance, HR) that want to reach a marketing audience.
Develop and maintain a pipeline of sponsorship leads through cold calls, emails, networking, and referrals.
Present tailored sponsorship packages to prospective sponsors, highlighting the value of partnering with AMA Houston (e.g., brand visibility, access to marketing professionals, event exposure).
Help negotiate sponsorship packages that meet both the sponsor’s goals and AMA Houston’s financial targets.
Attend occasional chapter events or meetings to network with potential sponsors and represent the organization professionally.
Qualifications:
Proven experience in sales, business development (nonprofit experience is a plus).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to pitch ideas confidently and build rapport.
Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
Familiarity with the Houston business landscape and marketing industry preferred.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Compensation:
This is a commission-based position with no base salary.
Earn a competitive commission on each sponsorship sold, payable upon receipt of sponsor payment.
Sponsorship packages range from $1,500 to $10,000+, offering significant earning potential for a driven salesperson.
AMA Houston will provide:
Current sponsor database and contacts
Sponsorship deck or sales materials
Access to past sponsor contacts or lapsed sponsors
Marketing support for prospecting 
Access to AMA Houston event calendars
Commission Structure
Base Commission Rate: 15% commission on the total value of each sponsorship sold.
Example: A $1,000 sponsorship yields $150; a $5,000 sponsorship yields $750.
Tiered Performance Bonus: A tiered bonus structure can be added based on total sponsorship revenue secured within a defined period (e.g., quarterly or annually):
$10,000 - $19,999 in total sales: Additional 2% bonus on all sales in that period.
Example: $15,000 in sales = $2,250 (15%) + $300 (2%) = $2,550 total.
$20,000 - $34,999 in total sales: Additional 5% bonus on all sales in that period.
Example: $25,000 in sales = $3,750 (15%) + $1,250 (5%) = $5,000 total.
$35,000+ in total sales: Additional 8% bonus on all sales in that period.
Example: $40,000 in sales = $6,000 (15%) + $3,200 (8%) = $9,200 total.
Payment Terms
Commissions are paid within 30 days of AMA Houston receiving cleared funds from the sponsor. 
To Apply:
Send resume and references to executivedirector@amahouston.org. 
About AMA Houston
The American Marketing Association - Houston Chapter is a leading professional organization serving Houston’s marketing community. We connect marketers through education, events, and professional development, while supporting the growth of the industry and giving back to the community through philanthropic initiatives.