Strategic Partnerships & Advertising Sales Manager (1099)

Commission Only Position

Based in Hawai‘i OR Remote

Hawaii Pickleball Magazine is the premier digital pickleball publication covering the entire State of Hawai‘i—we sit at the heart of Hawai‘i’s pickleball story, connecting players, businesses, and communities island-wide.

As we continue expanding our offerings, strengthening partnerships, and developing new opportunities, we’re looking for a driven, relationship-centered sales professional to help grow our advertising partnerships and shape the next chapter of our magazine’s evolution.

If you love building connections, creating opportunities, and closing meaningful deals, this role offers tremendous earning potential and room to grow.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, outreach, presentations, proposals, negotiation, and closing

• Build and nurture relationships with advertisers, sponsors, and corporate partners

• Develop new revenue opportunities that support the magazine’s continued expansion

• Represent the magazine at events, tournaments, and business-facing functions

• Use CRM tools to track your pipeline, communication, and follow-up

• Collaborate directly with the publisher on sales strategy, packages, and product development

• Close small, mid-sized, and larger partnership opportunities
  

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in business development, enjoys meaningful conversations, and brings intention and professionalism to their craft.

Who You Are

• Experienced in sales or business development (preferred)

• Confident guiding partnership conversations and closing deals

• Organized, self-motivated, and proactive in follow-up

• Comfortable managing a pipeline and working independently

• Professional, polished, and aligned with our values

• Passionate about community, storytelling, and the growing pickleball movement
  
  

Our Values

Everything we do is grounded in the spirit of aloha and the connections that make Hawai‘i special. At Hawaii Pickleball Magazine, we value:

• Aloha: genuine warmth, kindness, and care

• Inclusivity: creating space for all players, from beginners to pros

• Connection: cultivating community on and off the court

• Stewardship: honoring Hawai‘i’s culture and caring for the places we play
  

We’re looking for someone who naturally leads with these values in their conversations, client relationships, and daily work.

Compensation

We offer a highly competitive tiered commission structure designed to reward consistency, performance, and growth:

Tiered Monthly Commissions

• 25% commission on all advertising and sponsorship sales
  

• 30% commission on the entire month’s sales once you reach $5,000 in monthly closed revenue
  

• 35% commission on the entire month’s sales once you reach $10,000 in monthly closed revenue
  

Once you cross a tier threshold, all revenue for that month is paid at the higher rate. This structure provides exceptional earning potential for someone who loves creating value and building relationships.

Additional Earning Opportunities

• Quarterly performance bonuses

• Bonuses for multi-month partnership commitments

• Bonuses for larger or more complex partnership opportunities

• Annual bonuses tied to long-term “pillar partners” or major contracts

Growth & Advancement

As Hawaii Pickleball Magazine continues to grow and expand its offerings, this role is positioned for significant long-term opportunity. The right candidate will have the chance to:

• help shape new partnership categories and initiatives

• influence sales strategy and product development

• contribute to expansion efforts within the magazine’s evolving footprint

• grow into leadership or team development responsibilities as our sales department scales

• take on higher-level partnership conversations and strategic opportunities
  

This is a high-opportunity role for someone who wants to help build — not just maintain.

Why This Role Matters

Your work fuels the stories we tell, the players we feature, the events we celebrate, and the communities we serve. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of pickleball media — helping us uplift the sport, the people, and the places that make Hawai‘i so special.

Why Join HPM?

Working with Hawaii Pickleball Magazine means becoming part of a mission-driven team built on connection, collaboration, and aloha. You’ll help support the stories we tell, the players we uplift, and the partners who sustain our community.

We’re building something meaningful and we’d love to build it with you.

How to Apply

Please complete the short application HERE.

We review every submission personally. If it feels like a potential match, we’ll reach out to continue the conversation.