VP ​/ Sales Specialist - SPACs, and Event-Driven Strategies

Overview

Seaport Global is seeking an entrepreneurial Sales Specialist to join our SPAC and Event-Driven team. Your primary focus will be driving institutional sales, forging strategic relationships, and capitalizing on event-driven market opportunities.

The ideal candidate is a results-oriented professional with 3–5 years of experience and an established network. You will be assigned an account coverage package and will also target uncovered whitespace accounts to capture new business and drive top-line revenue. We support our producers with a lucrative commission structure designed to reward immediate origination and a dedicated expense account for travel and client engagement.

• Lead outbound sales efforts for SPACs and other event-driven opportunities to institutional investors, hedge funds, and family offices.
• Prospect, pitch, and successfully onboard new, uncovered accounts to expand the firm’s distribution network.
• Articulate complex event-driven strategies, sponsor economics, and SPAC mechanics to sophisticated buyers.
• Work seamlessly with broader SPAC syndication, capital markets, and investment banking teams to ensure successful deal execution and strategic alignment.

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in institutional equity sales, event-driven trading, or capital markets.
• Deep, technical understanding of SPAC mechanics, de-SPAC timelines, and event-driven arbitrage strategies.
• Proven track record of independently opening new accounts and driving measurable commission revenue.
• High-energy, self-starter mentality with the hunger to aggressively build a book of business within an entrepreneurial environment.
• Active FINRA Series 7 and 63 (or equivalent) preferred.

• Base Draw and attractive commission payout structure, offering uncapped upside for high performers who successfully originate and convert new business.

Seaport Global Holdings LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, genetics and any other protected group status or non-job related characteristics as directed by law.