WE ARE HIRING: Corporate Sponsorship Closer (Montreal – September Festival Edition)
Contract Type: On-the-Ground Local Sales / Commission Structure Target Campaign: Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF) The Montreal International Black Film Festival is the largest, most influential cultural event of its kind in Quebec. This September, we are delivering an elite slate of international cinema, high-prestige red carpet galas, and closed-door B2B marketplace rooms. Premium brands need access to this highly captive audience - they just need the right commercial architect to secure the alignment. We are looking for an independent, on-the-ground commercial rainmaker…
- On-site
- QUEBEC
- Posted Jul 2, 2026
- Apply by Dec 29, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Contract Type: On-the-Ground Local Sales / Commission Structure Target Campaign: Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF) The Montreal International Black Film Festival is the largest, most influential cultural event of its kind in Quebec. This September, we are delivering an elite slate of international cinema, high-prestige red carpet galas, and closed-door B2B marketplace rooms. Premium brands need access to this highly captive audience - they just need the right commercial architect to secure the alignment. We are looking for an independent, on-the-ground commercial rainmaker who operates with absolute precision, sharp business creativity, and a flawless professional style. This is a high-velocity, direct-sales position designed specifically for a hunter who thrives in a compressed timeline and wants to control their revenue generation through a premium, uncapped commission model. The Premium Inventory You Will Command: On-Screen Cinema Media Flights Flagship Programming Co-Presenting Tiers Exclusive Marquee Festival Presenting Partnerships The Profile We Demand: An active, established corporate network of marketing executives and ad buyers across the Greater Montreal Area. Complete bilingual execution (English/French) to effortlessly navigate Quebec's procurement infrastructure. The self-discipline and commercial drive required to build, manage, and close an independent sales pipeline under a tight deadline. This is a premium, commission-only contract structure built to reward elite sales performance with aggressive, direct tier-based payouts. If you have the network and the execution to secure major corporate partners before September, your earning potential is entirely in your hands. Connect with us directly. Submit your professional profile and a summary of your track record in media or event sponsorship sales to the MIBFF Corporate Partnerships Desk: Sem Léger, Recruitment & Communications Coordinator ([email protected]) and Deborah Rent, Executive Director | Business Development ([email protected])
What you’ll do
The role involves securing corporate sponsorships for the Montreal International Black Film Festival through direct sales. The candidate will need to build and manage an independent sales pipeline to achieve revenue goals.
Requirements
Candidates must have an established network of marketing executives and ad buyers in the Greater Montreal Area and be bilingual in English and French. They should possess the self-discipline and commercial drive to close deals under tight deadlines.
Benefits
• Uncapped commission payouts based on performance
Other relevant skills
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- Sales
- Bilingual
- Networking
- Business Development
- Media Sales
- Event Sponsorship
- Negotiation
- Communication
- Time Management
- Self-Discipline
- Creativity
- Pipeline Management
- Revenue Generation
- Marketing
- Ad Buying
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Apply by
- Dec 29, 2026