Freelance Sales & Partnerships Executive
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Sales
Business Development, Sales Development Rep/SDR, Sales Representative, Sales Manager -
Business
Business Development
Commission-Based (20% of Revenue) | Remote | High-Growth Opportunity
About The N BrandThe N Brand Agency and Just N Life are divisions of Nekia Nichelle, LLC — a media and marketing company operating at the intersection of broadcast, digital, and brand partnerships.
Through our publication, broadcast presence, and agency arm, we collaborate with brands on campaigns that extend across television, editorial, digital media, and experiential placements.
As the company continues to expand, we are building a revenue-focused partnerships team responsible for driving new business and long-term brand relationships.
This is a sales role for someone who understands how to create opportunity — not wait for it.
The OpportunityThe N Brand is seeking a Sales & Partnerships Executive who is confident in building their own pipeline, initiating outreach, and closing partnership deals.
This role operates on a 20% commission structure, meaning you will earn 20% of all revenue generated from the partnerships you close.
- Building and maintaining your own prospect pipeline
- Initiating outreach via email, Linked In, phone, and networking
- Pitching broadcast, editorial, and sponsorship opportunities
- Leading discovery conversations
- Presenting custom partnership packages
- Negotiating and closing deals
The N Brand provides the platform, credibility, media inventory, and internal support. Your earning potential is directly tied to your ability to generate and close opportunities.
Core Responsibilities- Pipeline Development: Identify and prospect qualified brands, agencies, and partners; maintain an active, organized pipeline within CRM; consistently develop new outreach opportunities.
- Partnership Development: Lead outreach and discovery conversations; present partnership opportunities aligned with brand goals; convert conversations into signed agreements.
- Revenue Growth: Operate with clear sales targets; track outreach, pipeline, and conversion metrics; maintain momentum and consistency in outreach efforts.
- Client Relationship Management: Maintain strong client communication; support successful campaign execution; foster long-term partnership opportunities.
This role is best suited for someone who:
- Has experience in sales, partnerships, or business development
- Is comfortable initiating outreach and building relationships
- Communicates with confidence and professionalism
- Is motivated by performance-based income
- Is organized, proactive, and self-directed
- Thrives in a remote, independent environment
This role is not structured as a salaried support position. It is designed for someone who wants to directly contribute to and benefit from business growth.
CompensationThis is a commission-based position with a 20% commission on all revenue you personally close.
Examples:
- $5,000 deal = $1,000 commission
- $10,000 deal = $2,000 commission
- $25,000 deal = $5,000 commission
There is no cap on earnings. Your income is directly tied to your performance and ability to generate revenue.
This structure rewards initiative, consistency, and strong closing ability.
Requirements- Experience in sales, partnerships, or client development
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Comfort with outbound outreach
- CRM experience preferred
- Ability to operate independently in a remote environment
- Maintain consistent outreach activity
- Actively build and manage a pipeline
- Participate in weekly sales check-ins
- Provide visibility into deal progress
- Close partnerships and generate revenue
Please submit:
- Resume
- A brief note describing: the largest deal you’ve personally closed; how you sourced the opportunity; your experience and comfort level working in performance-based, commission-only roles.
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