About the role
The UBC Sales Association is committed to building a strong student sales ecosystem on campus. We connect students with experienced professionals, run hands-on training events, and deliver high-impact programs such as the Sales Mentorship Program (SMP), Sales Pitch Competition (SPC) and learning/networking workshops.
The VP External (x2) work together as peer partners to jointly reach out and manage all UBC Sales stakeholders, from alumni connections, external sponsorships, and monetary sponsorships.
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
September 2026 - April 2027
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.
Submit the following information no later than September 18th 2026, at 10:00 PM PST:
- 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
Please save the single PDF document using the naming convention: VP_External_Lastname_Firstname.pdf
Please contact Andee Achacoso and Julie Wang, UBC Sales Association Co-Presidents, at andee.achacoso@cus.ca and julie.wang@cus.ca if you have any additional questions or concerns.