Event Sponsorship & Sales Manager

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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