Vice President, External (2)

Time Commitment

• Approximately 5-10 hours per week, with responsibilities divided between the two VP Externals.
• Workload may increase during mentor recruitment and leading up to the Sales Pitch Competition.
• Expected to attend executive meetings and UBC Sales events when available.

Term of Employment

Main Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with sales professionals, UBC alumni, companies, and other industry partners.
• Recruit and communicate with mentors for the Sales Mentorship Program (SMP).
• Source and invite speakers and professionals for UBC Sales' three learning and networking events.
• Conduct outreach to secure judges, sponsors, and industry partners for the Sales Pitch Competition.
• Seek monetary and in-kind sponsorships, including food, beverages, prizes, and other event support.
• Draft professional outreach emails, partnership proposals, and follow-ups.
• Track outreach progress, contacts, responses, and partnership opportunities.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Logistics to ensure external partners are appropriately communicated with, accommodated, and recognized.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable reaching out to and building relationships with new people.
• Professional, proactive, and reliable when communicating with external stakeholders.
• Interest in sales, business development, networking, or relationship management.
• Strong organization and follow-up skills.
• Previous sales, sponsorship, or outreach experience is an asset, but not required.

• A one-page resume outlining your most relevant experiences
• A one-page cover letter describing:
  • Why you want to join UBC Sales
  • Your views and personal experiences relevant to UBC Sales and your role
  • Other information you think necessary to include