Sponsorship & Partnerships Lead — UK Conference Launch

"BD SELECT"; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management company based in Dubai is looking for a Manager with strong experience in sponsorship and sales management. This role focuses on the commercial development of a new event in the UK, combining project management, sales, and content leadership. The successful candidate will need to secure sponsors and partners, ensuring all activities support the event's objectives and audience growth. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sponsorship sales management within the events industry.
• Strong track record of securing sponsors and commercial partners.
• Experience managing projects across multiple locations and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the sponsorship strategy to secure partners and sponsors for the UK event.
• Identify and manage relationships with potential sponsors, exhibitors, and partners.
• Plan and manage sponsorship-related timelines, deliverables, and budgets.

Skills

Sponsorship sales management

Project management

Content creation

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Fluent in English

Job description

A leading event management company based in Dubai is looking for a Manager with strong experience in sponsorship and sales management. This role focuses on the commercial development of a new event in the UK, combining project management, sales, and content leadership. The successful candidate will need to secure sponsors and partners, ensuring all activities support the event's objectives and audience growth. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential for this position.