Outside Sales Representative Commission-Only, 1099

Job description

Conference Innovations is a full-service conference, meeting, and event management firm that partners with associations, nonprofits, and corporate organizations to design, manage, and elevate high-impact events across the U.S. Our work blends operational excellence with strategic storytelling to help clients deliver experiences that are seamless, scalable, and memorable. As part of our continued growth, we are expanding sales for two specialized service offerings: Event Alchemē – a structured, technology-enabled event management solution that provides planners with a customized portal to run events more efficiently and with greater visibility. Story Alchemē – a strategic content and narrative development service that helps organizations clarify their event messaging, attendee journey, and overall experience through intentional storytelling and content strategy. We are seeking a driven, self-motivated commission-only Outside Sales Representative to generate new business through outbound outreach and relationship building with meeting, conference, and event planners nationwide. Tasks What You’ll Do Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities through outbound sales efforts, including cold outreach, email campaigns, LinkedIn, and professional networking Target meeting, conference, and event planners within associations, nonprofits, and corporate organizations Educate prospects on Event Alchemē and Story Alchemē services, clearly communicating value, use cases, and outcomes Qualify prospects, identify decision-makers, and guide leads through the sales process from initial outreach to close Maintain an organized sales pipeline and track outreach, conversations, and deal progress Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth handoff once a client is closed Represent Conference Innovations professionally and consistently across all client interactions Meet or exceed personal revenue goals through disciplined outbound activity and follow-up This role is 100% outbound and best suited for a true hunter who enjoys opening doors and building opportunities from the ground up. Requirements Experience, Skills & Qualifications Must be based in the United States Experience in sales, business development, or client-facing roles (event industry experience strongly preferred) Familiarity with selling services to meeting planners, associations, nonprofits, or corporate clients is a plus Comfortable with commission-only compensation and motivated by performance-based earnings Strong communication, outreach, and relationship-building skills Self-directed, disciplined, and able to work independently in a remote environment Confident conducting discovery calls and articulating value-based solutions Organized and consistent with follow-up and pipeline management Reliable internet access and ability to work remotely Compensation 100% commission-based (1099 independent contractor) 15% commission on the total cost of each sold package Event Alchemē packages range from $169–$259 Story Alchemē engagements are custom, typically starting at $6,000+ Uncapped earning potential based on performance Additional Details Remote role No travel required No territory restrictions within the U.S. Flexible schedule with full control over your outreach strategy If you are an experienced outbound seller who understands the meetings and events ecosystem and wants the freedom to build meaningful commission-based income, we’d love to hear from you.