Sponsorship Sales Manager

Aspire; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events agency in Dubai is seeking a driven professional to lead sponsorship sales for flagship events. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of sales experience, particularly in closing high-value sponsorship deals and engaging with C-level stakeholders. This role emphasizes strong communication, negotiation skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. Fluent English is required, with additional languages a plus. A strategic opportunity for impactful contributions awaits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' proven sales experience, ideally within the events or B2B services sector.
• Strong experience of closing complex, high-value sponsorship deals.
• Experience engaging with C-level stakeholders and navigating multi-stakeholder sales cycles.
• Fluent in English; additional languages such as Arabic or French are a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead sponsorship sales for flagship events and secure high-value partnerships.
• Develop and run commercial strategies that align with the agency's growth objectives.
• Identify, target, and convert new business opportunities across key markets.
• Collaborate with marketing and content teams to create sponsorship packages.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

CRM proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

Lead sponsorship sales for a portfolio of flagship events, securing high-value partnerships

Develop and run commercial strategies that align with the agency's growth objectives

Identify, target, and convert new business opportunities across key markets

Build and maintain strong relationships with key sponsors and stakeholders

Collaborate with marketing, content, and operations teams to create and deliver sponsorship packages

Use CRM tools (such as HubSpot) to manage pipeline, track performance, and report on revenue forecasts

Contribute to onsite rebooking strategies and long-term partnership development

Required Experience and Skills

Minimum of 5 years' proven sales experience, ideally within the events or B2B services sector

Strong experience of closing complex, high-value sponsorship deals

Experience engaging with C-level stakeholders and navigating multi-stakeholder sales cycles

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

High emotional intelligence and ability to build trust both internally and externally

Fluent in English; additional languages such as Arabic or French are a strong advantage

Proficiency in CRM systems, preferably HubSpot

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional who is looking to make a strategic impact within a growing events business. If you are motivated by results, passionate about partnerships, and thrive in a busy environment, we would like to hear from you.

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