The posting
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
My Fishing Cape Cod is a fishing media platform with:
1,500+ paid members
26K Instagram followers, 60K Facebook, 40K YouTube
Weekly podcast and 29,000 email newsletter subscribers
Group fishing trips, tournaments and special events
Active online community, website and private forum
THE ROLE - READ THIS CAREFULLY:
This is NOT a role where you execute someone else's playbook.
We need someone who can:
Look at our platform (content, events, audience, social channels)
Identify sponsorship opportunities we haven't thought of
Design custom packages with pricing
Sell them to fishing/outdoor brands
You brainstorm and design. We implement.
Example:
You say: "Your tournament could be a $15K title sponsorship with X, Y, Z benefits"
We do: Execute the marketing, run the event, deliver on promises
You're the architect. We're the builders.
COMPENSATION:
40% commission on all sales
100% commission-based (no base salary)
Year 1 potential: $50K-$100K+
Example: $200K in sales = $80K income
No cap on earnings
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Must Have:
3+ years B2B sales (closing $10K+ deals)
Track record closing $50K+ deals
Creative thinker who can identify opportunities from scratch
Self-starter who doesn't need hand-holding
Comfortable with commission-only
Highly Preferred:
Experience designing sponsorship packages (not just selling pre-built ones)
Fishing/outdoor/marine industry relationships
Personal passion for fishing
The Right Person:
Sees our assets and thinks "how can we monetize this?"
Gets excited about building something new
Can translate ideas into sellable packages with clear ROI
TARGET SPONSORS:
Fishing Industry (50%): Boat brands, tackle companies, marine electronics, engines, tackle shops
Local/Regional (40%): Cape Cod tourism, hotels, restaurants, marinas, boat dealers
Lifestyle/Outdoor (10%): Outdoor apparel, coolers, sunglasses, trucks, insurance
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy (40%):
Audit our platform and identify sponsorship opportunities
Design packages at various price points
Create custom proposals for specific sponsors
Price based on market rates and value
Sales (60%):
Identify and research potential sponsors
Cold calling, email, LinkedIn outreach
Conduct pitch meetings (virtual and in-person)
Negotiate and close deals
Manage sponsor relationships
TIMELINE:
Month 1: Learn our platform, design initial packages
Month 2-3: Begin outreach and pitching
Month 3-4: First deals closing
Month 6+: $10K-30K monthly in new commitments
Year 1 goal: $100K in closed sponsorships
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Submit:
Resume with B2B/sponsorship sales experience
Cover letter addressing:
Your biggest sale and how you closed it
Example of a sponsorship package you designed from scratch
Any fishing/outdoor industry relationships
Why you're comfortable with commission-only
2-3 creative sponsorship ideas for our platform
The cover letter is critical—we want to see how you think.
INTERVIEW PROCESS:
Phone screening (15-20 min)
Video interview (45-60 min)
Creative exercise - present 3-5 sponsorship package ideas with pricing
Final conversation and reference checks
Timeline: 3-4 weeks
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY:
Established platform with 1,500+ paying members
True creative freedom - you design the program
We handle all implementation
40% commission - higher than industry standard
Uncapped earnings
Remote/flexible work
Partnership approach - we want your expertise
FAQ:
Q: What if I design something you can't deliver?
A: We'll be transparent about capabilities. You'll understand what we can execute, and we're willing to create new things. We collaborate to ensure promises are deliverable.
Q: How much creative freedom?
A: This IS the role. You design the opportunities, we execute them.
KEY CONTRACT TERMS:
6-12 month initial agreement
Payment within 15 days of sponsor payment clearing
Non-compete clause (1-2 years)
Travel expenses reimbursed
Thank you!
Ryan Collins
