Our client is currently seeking an Event Sponsorship & Sales Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. The Event Sponsorship & Sales Manager will be responsible for driving sponsorship revenue and managing relationships with sponsors to ensure a valuable experience at events.Key Responsibilities:
- Increase sponsorship revenue through business development and account management.
- Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with sponsors to ensure retention and upselling.
- Diversify the event sponsorship portfolio by identifying new sales opportunities and recruiting new sponsors.
- Attend external industry events to network with organisations and identify new prospects.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in events-related business development, including event sales and sponsorship management.
- Strong relationship-building skills with key and corporate clients.
- Track record of hitting sales targets.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to work to multiple deadlines and under pressure.
Company Benefits:
- Primarily remote hybrid set up
- Life Assurance
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes
- One paid volunteer day a year
- Private healthcare and dental after completing probation
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