Sales & Account Manager – Affiliate Grand Slam

Job Title

Sales & Account Manager – Affiliate Grand Slam

About 

Affiliate Grand Slam is a world leading affiliate marketing event brand operating across international markets. We move fast, work closely with partners worldwide, and are part of the wider industry ecosystem - SiGMA World.

Role Overview

We’re hiring a commercially driven Sales & Account Manager to grow and manage participation for Affiliate Grand Slam. This role owns the full commercial cycle — from prospecting and closing new partners to managing long-term relationships through HubSpot CRM. You’ll work with senior decision-makers across the iGaming ecosystem and play a key role in scaling one of the industry’s most important affiliate-focused events.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, international environments and knows how to turn conversations into deals.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Develop and execute a regional sales strategy to drive participation, sponsorship, and exhibition sales.
• Identify, approach, and close new business with affiliates, operators, networks, platforms, and service providers.
• Own the full sales cycle: lead generation, pitching, negotiation, closing, and onboarding.
• Consistently hit and exceed individual sales targets and revenue KPIs.

Account Management & Growth

• Manage a portfolio of partners using HubSpot CRM, ensuring accurate pipeline tracking and forecasting.
• Build long-term relationships with key decision-makers to drive repeat participation and upsell opportunities.
• Act as the main commercial point of contact before, during, and after events.
• Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts and expand partner value year over year.

Partnerships & Commercial Deals

• Negotiate sponsorship packages, exhibition space, and tailored partnership agreements.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to align partner expectations with delivery.
• Ensure a smooth handover from sales to execution while maintaining client confidence and satisfaction.
  

Industry Presence & Market Insight

• Represent the brand at international conferences, networking events, and industry meetups (travel required).
• Stay up to date with iGaming, affiliate marketing, and performance media trends.
• Provide commercial feedback to internal teams to improve event positioning, content, and partner experience.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales, business development, or account management within iGaming, affiliate marketing, digital media, or events.
• Strong closing skills with a track record of hitting revenue targets.
• Experience managing pipelines and accounts in HubSpot or similar CRM systems.
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, international environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel regularly for events and meetings.

What Success Looks Like

• A consistently healthy sales pipeline managed end-to-end in HubSpot.
• Strong partner retention and repeat participation.
• Clear contribution to event growth, revenue, and market positioning.
• Trusted relationships with key players across the affiliate and iGaming ecosystem.