Strategic Partnerships & Sponsorships Lead

Bella Center Copenhagen; København; On-site; DKK 550,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

CIFF is seeking a Sponsor & Partnership Manager to identify and manage commercial partnerships that strengthen the CIFF experience and create value for both partners and the fair. You will own partnerships from research and prospecting through meetings, pitching and negotiation to delivery and reporting.

The role requires 3+ years in sponsorships or business development, with experience across fashion, lifestyle or entertainment industries, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sponsorships, partnerships, business development or similar.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and manage commercial partnerships to strengthen CIFF experience.
• Lead research, prospecting and meetings from first contact to signed agreement.
• Negotiate with stakeholders at all levels to balance commercial objectives and long-term relationships.
• Collaborate with marketing to align partnerships with brand and business objectives.
• Track activity, report on pipeline, performance, revenue and partner development.
• Mentor an intern supporting research, prospecting, data collection and reporting.

Skills

Sponsorships

Partnerships

Business development

Negotiation

Prospecting

Relationship management

Market research

English proficiency

Tools

CRM software

Job description

CIFF is seeking a Sponsor & Partnership Manager to identify and manage commercial partnerships that strengthen the CIFF experience and create value for both partners and the fair. You will own partnerships from research and prospecting through meetings, pitching and negotiation to delivery and reporting.

The role requires 3+ years in sponsorships or business development, with experience across fashion, lifestyle or entertainment industries, and fluency in English.