Insomniac - Senior Account Executive, Partnerships
Live Nation Entertainment · California
📍 Calabasas, CA, USAvia workday
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Job Summary:
WHO ARE YOU?
Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at building strategic brand relationships and driving revenue through impactful partnerships? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of partnership development and client success. Is this you? Read on…
WHO ARE WE?
Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.
Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.
THE ROLE
Insomniac Events is seeking a highly motivated and culturally connected sponsorship sales professional to drive brand partnership revenue across our portfolio of live events and experiences, including festivals, nightlife, and emerging properties. This role is responsible for identifying, pitching, negotiating, and closing strategic brand partnerships that authentically integrate into the Insomniac ecosystem. The ideal candidate is equal parts relationship builder, creative thinker, deal closer, and culture expert with a deep understanding of experiential marketing, music, entertainment, and consumer brands. The candidate should thrive in a fast-paced environment, think creatively under pressure, and have a passion for live events, youth culture, and building long-term partnerships that move beyond traditional sponsorship. This position will report to the Senior Vice President of Partnerships. This is not a remote position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Sales & Revenue Generation
Prospect and develop new business opportunities across a wide range of brand categories including CPG, automotive, telecom, beverage, QSR, retail, gaming, tech, fashion, and lifestyle
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective sponsors and agency contacts
Lead outreach efforts, sales presentations, negotiations, and contract execution
Meet and exceed individual and department revenue goals
Identify upsell opportunities within existing partnerships and multi-event programs
Develop strategic sponsorship packages tailored to partner objectives and KPIs
Partnership Strategy & Creative Development
Collaborate with internal teams to create compelling partnership concepts and custom brand integrations
Develop thoughtful ideas that authentically connect brands with festival culture and fan communities
Translate partner marketing objectives into scalable live event experiences
Stay ahead of industry trends, cultural moments, and emerging brand opportunities
Client & Relationship Management
Serve as a trusted strategic partner to clients, agencies, and stakeholders
Maintain strong relationships with existing partners while cultivating new business
Participate in client meetings, site visits, networking events, and festival hosting opportunities
Work cross-functionally with activation, operations, legal, marketing, and finance teams to ensure successful execution
Internal Collaboration
Maintain accurate pipeline tracking, forecasting, and reporting
Assist in the development of sales materials, decks, recaps, and partnership narratives
Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and high-level negotiations
Support junior sales team members through mentorship and collaboration
QUALIFICATIONS
4+ years of experience in sponsorship sales, brand partnerships, media sales, experiential marketing, music, sports, or entertainment
Proven track record of closing high-value sponsorship deals
Existing relationships within brand, agency, or entertainment industries strongly preferred
Strong understanding of live events, music culture, and experiential marketing
Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Ability to think creatively while maintaining a strong business mindset
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Comfortable working nights, weekends, and traveling to festivals/events as needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be willing to travel to work during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines
Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and drastic temperature climates while working on site at various event location
Must be able to work in open concept office space
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.
Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner st
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