Commercial Sales Manager – Sponsorship

Lipton Media; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global events company in the UK seeks a talented Sponsorship Sales Manager to drive sales for a flagship digital marketing exhibition. The successful candidate will have 3+ years of B2B sponsorship experience, strong account management skills, and a consultative sales approach. The role involves generating new business, managing accounts, and a competitive salary package including uncapped commission.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in B2B sponsorship or exhibitions.
• Strong record of achieving revenue targets.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business and increase sales pipeline.
• Manage existing accounts and maintain client relationships.
• Sell high-value sponsorship packages to clients.

Skills

Account management

B2B sponsorship

Communication skills

Consultative sales approach

Job description

Overview

Global events business seeks a highly talented experienced Sponsorship Sales Manager to join their high growth sales team. This role will focus on a flagship digital marketing / tech exhibition held in the US.

You will be tasked with selling high value sponsorship and exhibition packages to marketing tech businesses globally. The role involves key account management and some new business together with international travel.

£45,000 – £55,000 Base Salary + (Uncapped Commission) + Excellent Benefits

Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Generating new business, increasing pipeline and bringing on new prospects
• Manage a number of existing accounts
• Sell high-value sponsorship opportunities
• Pitch clients over the phone and through face to face meetings
• Attend competitor events

Qualifications

• Profile of Candidate: 3 years + in b2b sponsorship / exhibitions
• Strong account management and new business capabilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Successful track record achieving revenue targets
• Someone with a consultative sales approach is a necessity here