Brand Partnerships Associate, Energy Central

About SmoothSmooth Media is the talent management company for knowledge creators — the people teaching, explaining, and breaking down the world through smart, insightful content. We serve as a true strategic partner to our creators — an extension of their team that helps them run, grow, and professionalize their business.About the RoleReports To: Head of Brand PartnershipsEnergy Central is a media company owned by Smooth that empowers, engages, and educates utility and power professionals. We're building something ambitious in a space that matters, and we're growing our team to match.Energy Central is a B2B media platform serving 120,000 utility and power professionals through newsletters, events, and digital content. We're building out our brand partnerships function and looking for a sales associate who can develop and close meaningful advertising and sponsorship relationships with brands targeting this audience.This is a full-cycle sales role. You'll own your book of business, build relationships with marketing leaders at companies active in the energy space, and develop proposals that connect brand goals to Energy Central's engaged professional audience. You'll work closely with the editorial and account teams to make sure campaigns deliver real results.If you're excited about the future of energy and want to sell in a market that's only getting bigger, this is a strong opportunity to get in early and help shape how it's done.What You'll DoOwn and grow a portfolio of B2B brand relationships across the industries and buyer personas we serveCreate strategic media plans and proposals tailored to brands' KPIs, budgets, and campaign objectivesLead the full sales cycle: outreach, pitching, negotiating, and closing, with a focus on building long-term relationships, not one-off dealsLead communication with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth and successful campaign executionIdentify repeat and upsell opportunities by staying close to existing brand partners and understanding their evolving goalsWhat We're Looking For1+ years of experience in B2B media sales, advertising, or brand partnerships (experience selling to or within the energy, infrastructure, or utility space is a strong plus)Someone who's as comfortable in a relationship as they are in a negotiation, you build trust and you know how to closeStrong written and verbal communication skills (you'll be pitching to senior marketing and brand leaders regularly)Genuine curiosity about the energy industry: you don't need to be an expert, but you need to be interested enough to become oneMust be NYC-based (in office Mon-Thurs)What We Can OfferBase salary: $65,000, plus commission on closed dealsYour earning potential grows directly with what you close. Strong performers in this role earn $120,000+ and are promoted to Brand Partnerships Manager.Health, dental, and vision insuranceUnlimited PTO (mandatory 10 days per year minimum)A front-row seat to a growing B2B media business in one of the most important industries of the next decadeSmooth Media is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.