Founding Sales Development Lead

Founding Sales Development Lead

About Data Science Connect (DSC)

Data Science Connect (DSC) operates the world’s largest data and AI community, connecting thousands of industry leaders, executives, and innovators. We run industry-leading events, executive roundtables, and digital media programs that connect top AI and data companies with their target audiences.

We’re looking for an exceptional, self-starting Founding Sales Development Lead to help grow our sponsorship and digital media business. This role is perfect for someone who learns quickly, thrives in fast-paced environments, and is eager to make a high-impact contribution from day one.

About the Role

• Own Your Success – We’re looking for highly motivated self-starters who take initiative, solve problems, and drive results.
• Strategic Sales Experience – Go beyond cold outreach—work on high-level sponsorship and media deals with executives at top AI and tech firms.
• Elite, High-Performance Culture – Join a selective team that rewards intelligence, execution, and results.
• Sell Industry-Leading Events & Media – Work at the center of AI & data science innovation, selling sponsorships and digital media opportunities for top industry events and thought leadership programs.

What You’ll Do

🔹Sponsorship & Digital Media Sales

• Identify and engage potential sponsors for DSC’s industry-leading events and digital media properties.
• Develop outreach strategies to target decision-makers at AI and data companies.
• Conduct high-level sales conversations to understand client needs and position DSC’s sponsorship and media solutions.
• Manage the sales pipeline, qualifying leads, setting up meetings, and closing deals.

🔹 Business Development & Market Strategy

• Analyze market trends to identify new revenue opportunities.
• Refine sales tactics based on performance data and client feedback.
• Work directly with executives and senior leadership to fine-tune DSC’s sponsorship and media offerings.

🔹 Own Your Success

• This is not a passive role. You will need to learn quickly, take initiative, and figure things out.
• No waiting for instructions—we want someone who proactively finds solutions and takes action.
• Drive revenue growth through creative problem-solving, persistence, and strategic thinking.

Who Thrives Here?

• You’re a high achiever – You’ve consistently outperformed your peers in school, internships, or previous roles.
• You’re a self-starter – You don’t wait for instructions—you take action and find ways to drive results.
• You learn fast & adapt quickly – You pick up new concepts, strategies, and tools at lightning speed.
• You have strong business instincts – You think strategically about sales, markets, and customer psychology.
• You communicate with confidence – You can engage executives, pitch ideas, and close deals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Competitive drive – You thrive in fast-paced environments and love setting and exceeding goals.
• Interest in business strategy, sponsorship sales, and media partnerships.
• Ability to quickly learn and use sales tools like HubSpot, Airtable, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.

What You Get

• Elite Career Acceleration – Work directly with the company's executive team.
• Fast-Paced, High-Growth Sales Experience – Gain hands-on experience in B2B sponsorship and media sales.
• Competitive Compensation – Salary + commission structure designed for high performers.
• Be at the Center of the AI & Data Revolution – Sell sponsorships for leading industry events and digital platforms.

At Data Science Connect, we celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.