TheLinkU Sales & Development Representative Location: Indianapolis, Indiana (46202)

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About TheLinkU: TheLinkU is a cutting-edge NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) agency built to empower college athletes by helping them unlock meaningful, compliant opportunities in today’s evolving sports landscape. Our platform connects athletes, universities, and brands - delivering a streamlined, revenue-generating experience with full transparency and regulatory alignment. One of our core offerings is our compliant and scalable Rev Gen execution model , designed to support both athletes and university partners from start to finish. As a Sales Representative, you’ll play a central role in guiding clients through the process, ensuring that all steps are completed and enabling seamless activation and payment execution.

Position Overview: We are seeking a Strategic Sales Representative based in Indianapolis, Indiana to lead our business development efforts in the Indianapolis University market. This individual will be responsible for identifying and closing new business opportunities, nurturing key relationships and contributing to the growth of our NIL partnerships in the region. This is a high-impact, relationship-driven role where your ability to influence decision-makers and close deals will directly contribute to the success of student-athletes, brands and TheLinkU as a whole.

Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain strong relationships with athletes, university personnel, and brand partners - starting with stakeholders in and around Indianapolis University Meet with prospective partners to promote TheLinkU’s national offerings, with a focus on NIL and Rev Gen program implementation Identify, pitch and close new business opportunities using a consultative sales approach tailored to client needs Negotiate and secure partnership agreements that create value for all parties involved Work closely with internal teams (marketing, client success, product) to ensure smooth onboarding, execution and retention Represent TheLinkU at client meetings, on-campus events and industry gatherings Maintain accurate records of activities, pipelines and results in CRM software Consistently meet or exceed sales targets and contribute to broader company goals

What We’re Looking For: Preferred 2 years of proven B2B sales experience, ideally in sports, SaaS, marketing, or NIL-related sectors Deep understanding of or passion for the NIL space, college athletics, and Indianapolis Universitylocal market High-level interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across diverse stakeholders Results-oriented mindset with strong negotiation and closing capabilities Strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving industry Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and within a collaborative team Comfortable with non-traditional work hours (standard hours are approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but flexibility is required based on client schedules) Bachelor's degree preferred but not required Must be based in or near Indianapolis, Indiana

Why Join TheLinkU? Work at the forefront of one of the most exciting industries in sports and marketing Be a key contributor in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment Make a meaningful impact on the lives of college athletes and the institutions that support them Collaborate with a passionate, mission-driven team Competitive base salary, uncapped commission structure and performance-based incentives Opportunities for professional development and upward mobility within a rapidly scaling company