Commercial Partnerships Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic global tech and science strategy group that is pushing the boundaries of AI for good. As a senior sponsorship sales professional, you will engage with leading commercial partners, develop strategic relationships, and contribute to shaping the future of AI innovation. With a culture valuing hard work and fun, this role offers competitive earnings potential and opportunities for growth in an inclusive environment focused on making technology equitable and safe.

Benefits

Competitive salary with OTE £150K+

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working procedures

Remote working with international travel opportunities

Fun and dynamic work environment

Long-term growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in event sponsorship and exhibition space sales.
• Strong negotiation and upselling skills; ability to sell multi-event/multi-channel packages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business with high-level event partners.
• Build lasting relationships with current clients.
• Increase revenue and exceed partner expectations.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Sales Strategy

Job description

Job Description

Become part of one of the biggest global movements at InspiredMinds! We are a global tech and science strategy group focused on AI4Good operating in healthcare, education, STEM, and government / strategic level Artificial Intelligence.

About us

InspiredMinds is a global AI and emerging technology group focused on AI4Good. Our mission is to ensure that AI and emerging technology are inclusive, equitable, and safe. We bring together the global AI ecosystem from Enterprise to BigTech, Startups, Investors, and Science. We are the world's largest and most active AI community of over 220,000 members in 160+ countries, with 20 years of experience in technology and large-scale festival-style summits. We are at the forefront of AI innovation, uniting tech innovators, rule breakers, and change makers.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly experienced senior sponsorship sales professional. In this key position, you will engage with leading commercial partners, strategically developing relationships to drive our commercial strategy. If you're a seasoned sponsorship sales professional looking for a challenging role with prominent global brands, this position is for you.

• Generate new business with high-level event partners
• Build lasting relationships with current clients
• Increase revenue and exceed partner expectations
• Represent our world-leading summits, shaping the future of AI

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in event sponsorship and exhibition space sales
• Ability to develop and drive commercial strategy for large-scale events
• A consultative approach to working with commercial partners; understanding their needs and developing tailored packages
• Strong negotiation and upselling skills; ability to sell multi-event/multi-channel packages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proven track record of meeting and exceeding revenue targets
• A background in technology and AI (preferred but not mandatory)
• Graphic design principles or experience working with design software

IN RETURN

• Competitive salary with OTE £150K+
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working procedures
• Remote working with international travel opportunities
• A great working culture and the chance to be part of something progressive
• Fun and dynamic work environment with performance-based rewards
• An environment where your input is valued
• Long-term growth opportunities aligned with the company's success

OUR CULTURE

Our culture is our greatest asset — we care deeply about our mission of AI4Good. We align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, aiming to make emerging technology inclusive, equitable, and safe.

We have a talented core team working behind the scenes to enhance our community experience. We’re always exploring new ways to improve. InspiredMinds! values hard work, but also fun.

We seek bold attitudes, encouraging risk-taking and viewing failure as part of growth. We love people, passion, teamwork, rebellion, and continuous innovation. We don’t settle for the status quo.