Sales And Advertising Support Associate

SALES AND ADVERTISING SUPPORT ASSOCIATE What you’ll do.

The Sales and Advertising Support Associate plays a key role in driving the success of the AAN Conferences by supporting and executing impactful sponsorship and advertising opportunities. From coordinating high‑visibility exhibitor presentations (like Product Theaters) to managing both live and virtual advertising initiatives, this position is at the heart of conference revenue generation. With a strong focus on detail and organization, the role also supports critical budget tracking for revenue and expenses, helping ensure seamless financial operations behind the scenes.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys being part of a high‑performing team that delivers exceptional event experiences.

Join a diverse community of fun, energetic, and dedicated employees and members who are committed to supporting neurologists worldwide in providing exceptional care to their patients. The AAN’s vision is to be indispensable to our members, and we continue to embrace our values of Community, Leadership, Well‑being and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Together, we pursue our mission to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all.

The AAN, founded in Minneapolis in 1948, supports and represents more than 40,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals worldwide who provide crucial patient care, seek new cures and treatments for brain disease and work to ensure patient access to the right care. Our headquarters is in a vibrant, energy‑efficient office in downtown Minneapolis’s Mill District, and our public policy office is near the action on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

Both locations offer easy access to light rail, major bus lines, parking options, walking/biking paths, and a myriad of dining and entertainment choices.

• Associate’s Degree in Management, Business or related field is required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) preferred

• 3 years of prior Sales, Business Development/Relationship Management, and/or Marketing support experience in a business setting or conference/event environment is required
• Demonstrated experience successfully achieving sales goals or targets is required
• Event and Exhibit experience preferred
• Experience using Salesforce is preferred

• Relevant education and/or experience exceeding the required qualifications may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office or similar software suite is required
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to deliver when facing multiple tasks with tight deadlines is required
• Demonstrated excellent attention to detail, accuracy and recordkeeping is required
• Demonstrated ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills are required
• Demonstrated customer service skills sufficient to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to internal and external customers in person, on the phone and through written and electronic correspondence are required
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with others to get the job done is required
• Ability to handle confidential information is required
• Ability to work independently as well as actively contribute to project teams is required
• Experience with tradeshow software is preferred

Minimal travel required - up to 5%

Minneapolis, MN and is identified as hybrid (required to work in the office with the ability to work remotely part of the week)

Rarely beyond standard work schedule required.

• Thrive at Work and Beyond
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous PTO & holidays
• Comprehensive wellness programs
• Paid parental, family, and bereavement leave
• Benefits to Secure Your Future
• Competitive salary & incentive program
• 10.5% 401(k) contribution & financial planning resources
• Paid life, and both long‑ and short‑term disability insurance
• Benefits to Grow With Us
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Diversity, Equity, and…