Freelance Podcast Sponsorship Ad Sales Representative

About the Podcast: "A Conversation with Carl"
Hosted by veteran network news producer Carl Leibowitz, A Conversation with Carl is a fast-growing, interview-driven podcast that dives deep into complex global events, culture, science, and the human experience. Leveraging Carl’s decades of experience crafting hard-hitting questions and booking world-class guests for major networks, the show brings a relentless curiosity to history’s first draft.
From exploring longevity with biomedical gerontologists to uncovering the secrets of global supply chains with industry leaders, the podcast attracts an engaged, intellectually curious audience that values deep substance over soundbites.
Role Description We are seeking an aggressive, self-motivated, and highly experienced Freelance Sales Representative to spearhead our advertising and sponsorship initiatives. This is a 20% commission-only, remote role designed for a seasoned closer who thrives on autonomy and wants to build a lucrative book of business leveraging a premium audio brand.
You will be responsible for identifying target brands, pitching decision-makers, and closing programmatic ad slots, host-read endorsements, and overarching season sponsorships.
QualificationsLead Generation: Independently prospect, qualify, and pitch potential brands, agencies, and direct corporate sponsors that align with our audience demographics.
End-to-End Sales: Own the full sales cycle—from the initial cold outreach/call to proposal creation, negotiation, and closing the deal.
Sponsorship Packaging: Creatively package podcast inventory (pre-roll, mid-roll, post-roll, social media integrations, and newsletter placements) to maximize revenue per client.
Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with sponsors to ensure long-term renewals and account growth.
What We Are Looking For (Requirements)Experience: Ideally around 5 years of experience selling media sponsorships or advertising. Direct experience in the podcast/audio advertising space is preferred but not required.
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. You must be comfortable picking up the phone and pitching high-level marketing executives and media buyers.
Network: An existing rolodex of brand-direct or ad agency contacts is a major asset.
Compensation:Straight 20% commission on gross sales revenue you bring to the table.
Potential Performance Bonuses: Additional financial milestone bonuses may be available for exceeding target revenue goals (targets to be mutually agreed upon with the right candidate).
Ultimate Flexibility: 100% remote, work from anywhere, and set your own hours.
Premium Product: Sell a show hosted by a mainstream media veteran with high production values and an elite guest list.
How to ApplyIf you are ready to turn your sales experience into an uncapped revenue stream, please submit your resume alongside a brief pitch on why you are the right fit for A Conversation with Carl. Please include a brief highlight of your previous media/podcast sales wins.