--- title: 'VP / Sales Specialist - SPACs, and Event-Driven Strategies at Seaport Global Holdings LLC' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/vp-sales-specialist-spacs-and-event-driven-strategies-seaport-global-holdings-x7k81cnv7s4p' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-13' --- # VP / Sales Specialist - SPACs, and Event-Driven Strategies at Seaport Global Holdings LLC - **Company:** Seaport Global Holdings LLC - **Location:** New York, NY - **Compensation:** $150k–$250k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-06-17 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/seaportglobal/e6f38100-9846-40d3-8152-1519dbb5fd6d ## Job description Seaport Global is seeking an entrepreneurial Sales Specialist to join our SPAC and Event-Driven team. Your primary focus will be driving institutional sales, forging strategic relationships, and capitalizing on event-driven market opportunities. The ideal candidate is a results-oriented professional with 3–5 years of experience and an established network. You will be assigned an account coverage package and will also target uncovered whitespace accounts to capture new business and drive top-line revenue. We support our producers with a lucrative commission structure designed to reward immediate origination and a dedicated expense account for travel and client engagement. Responsibilities: - Targeted Sales & Distribution: Lead outbound sales efforts for SPACs and other event-driven opportunities to institutional investors, hedge funds, and family offices. - Account Origination: Prospect, pitch, and successfully onboard new, uncovered accounts to expand the firm’s distribution network. - Market Analysis & Structuring: Articulate complex event-driven strategies, sponsor economics, and SPAC mechanics to sophisticated buyers. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work seamlessly with the broader SPAC syndication, capital markets, and investment banking teams to ensure successful deal execution and strategic alignment. Qualifications: - Experience: 3–5 years of relevant experience in institutional equity sales, event-driven trading, or capital markets. - Specialized Knowledge: Deep, technical understanding of SPAC mechanics, de-SPAC timelines, and event-driven arbitrage strategies. - Sales Acumen: Proven track record of independently opening new accounts and driving measurable commission revenue. - Drive & Energy: High-energy, self-starter mentality with the hunger to aggressively build a book of business within an entrepreneurial environment. - Licensing: Active FINRA Series 7 and 63 (or equivalent) preferred. Compensation: - Base Draw and attractive commission payout structure, offering uncapped upside for high performers who successfully originate and convert new business. Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this position via our Career page. Seaport Global Securities LLC is a full-service, mid-sized independent investment bank that offers capital markets advisory, sales, trading and research services. Headquartered in New York with offices across the US and in Europe, we pair extensive knowledge and relationships with fixed income sales, trading and research. For more information, visit www.seaportglobal.com. Seaport Global Holdings LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, genetics and any other protected group status or non-job related characteristics as directed by law. ## About Seaport Global Holdings LLC ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Seaport Global Holdings LLC is a privately held capital markets firm providing institutional clients with global credit sales, trading, research, and investment banking services. - **Entity Type**: Privately Held (also has a publicly traded stock symbol SGAMU on NASDAQ, though the operating company is private) - **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States - **Founded**: 2001 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Financial Services - **Target customers**: Institutional investors, corporations, and issuers (B2B, enterprise) - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Take on our clients’ biggest challenges by considering every opportunity from their perspective, and develop bold strategies to achieve their goals” — from the company website. ## Products & Services - **Credit Sales & Trading**: Execution across the investment-grade, high-yield, and distressed credit spectrum. - **Equity Capital Markets**: Advisory and execution for equity offerings. - **Investment Banking**: Advisory services including M&A, restructuring, and capital raising. - **Research**: Equity and credit research across consumer, healthcare, technology, and special situations. - **Electronic Credit Sales & Trading**: Electronic execution and algorithm-based trading solutions. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: 201 employees (+5.4% YoY); over 300 professionals according to the company website - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Privately held; no external investors disclosed. Parent company listed as Redbox Automated Retail, LLC. Key talent sources include Deutsche Bank, Stifel, Citi, Cantor Fitzgerald, Jefferies, Morgan Stanley. - **Growth Signals**: 5.4% year-over-year headcount growth; active job postings up 100% year-over-year; offices in 5 countries (US, UK, UAE, Singapore, Canada); LinkedIn follower growth of 19.1% yearly. ## Competitive Advantages - **Independent and privately held**, allowing long-term client focus without quarterly earnings pressure. - **Strong credit distribution network** providing deep liquidity in specialized secondary markets. - **Senior-level attention** on every transaction; leadership remains actively engaged day-to-day. - **Decades of experience** across the credit continuum (investment grade to distressed). ## Strategic Focus - Expanding electronic and algorithmic trading capabilities (evidenced by new VP, Electronic Credit Sales & Trading role). - Building out global research platform with recent hires in equity and credit research. - Deepening presence in Europe and Asia through offices in London, Singapore, and UAE. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Collaborative, performance-driven environment with emphasis on mutual respect, accountability, and professional growth. Leadership is highly involved in day-to-day operations. - **Work Policy**: Hybrid and in-office roles available depending on position and location. Some roles offer remote flexibility (e.g., Investment Research Associate in France). - **Perks & Benefits**: 401(K) plan, dental insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), adoption assistance. - **Salary Examples**: Operator ~$57k, Intern ~$80k, Senior Trader ~$201k per year (based on reported ranges). - **Employer Rating**: 3.7/5 from 36 reviews (Work-Life 3.9, Compensation 3.5, Culture 3.4, Career 3.3). - **Recent Open Positions** (showing a mix): Analyst/Junior Associate (Credit Sales & Trading), Vice President (Credit Sales & Trading), Full-Stack Engineer, Research Analyst, VP / Sales Specialist (SPACs & Event-Driven). ## Sources 1. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/seaport-global) 2. [seaportglobal.com](https://seaportglobal.com/about-us) 3. [seaportglobal.com](https://seaportglobal.com/about-seaport/culture) 4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/seaport-global-holdings-llc) 5. 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