Sponsorship Sales Executive (UAE) – Build Partnerships

Elevate; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate is seeking an ambitious Sponsorship Sales Executive to join our UAE commercial team. You will build a sales pipeline by researching prospective brands, identifying decision makers, outbound prospecting, and securing qualified meetings with potential sponsors in sports, entertainment and culture.

Working with experienced teammates, you will learn the sponsorship sales process, contribute to proposals, and help convert opportunities into partnerships.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years' experience in sales, business development, partnerships or related commercial roles.
• Genuine interest and passion for sports, entertainment, culture and sponsorship.
• Confidence in approaching new people and initiating conversations; strong communication skills.
• Proactive mindset and willingness to generate opportunities rather than wait for them.
• Resilience and ability to work where not every conversation yields an opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Research prospective brands and partners aligned to sponsorship opportunities.
• Identify decision makers and build accurate prospect lists across priority sectors.
• Outbound prospecting through appropriate channels to generate qualified meetings.
• Qualify partners by understanding their business, objectives, audiences and interest in sponsorship.
• Prepare tailored outreach messages communicating relevance and value of opportunities.
• Maintain pipeline information and support senior colleagues with meeting prep and market intelligence.

Skills

Sales

Lead generation

CRM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Elevate is seeking an ambitious Sponsorship Sales Executive to join our UAE commercial team. You will build a sales pipeline by researching prospective brands, identifying decision makers, outbound prospecting, and securing qualified meetings with potential sponsors in sports, entertainment and culture.

Working with experienced teammates, you will learn the sponsorship sales process, contribute to proposals, and help convert opportunities into partnerships.