Sponsorship Sales Manager - Events

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the events industry is seeking a Sponsorship Sales Manager to drive commercial success and manage client relationships across international summits. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in B2B sales, excellent communication skills, and a goal-oriented approach. This hybrid role offers competitive earnings potential and opportunities for growth within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Company pension

Travel opportunities

Company events

Christmas shutdown on top of annual leave

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of B2B event sales experience.
• Proficient with LinkedIn and CRM systems.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Secure new commercial partners and sponsorship revenue globally.
• Manage delivery of booked clients and expand client relationships.
• Achieve revenue targets across the events portfolio.

Skills

Communication

Sales

Organizational Skills

Negotiation

Tools

CRM Systems

LinkedIn

Sales Navigator

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Sponsorship Sales Manager - Events, London

Client: Global Market Summits Ltd

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: Hybrid Working: Home/Office - London

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced business development professional to join us.

Global Market Summits has been established in the conferences industry for over 10 years and leads the Manufacturing sector with talks across the EU and US.

We serve the world’s leading manufacturing executives with our international benchmarking and networking summits across Europe and the USA, addressing key industry issues and trends.

The Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will secure new commercial partners and sponsorship revenue globally. You will manage the delivery of booked clients and expand client relationships across international summits.

You will sell across various conference portfolios throughout the year, building new business and driving commercial success across our international events.

* Please note, employees are required to attend the office 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday).

Responsibilities

• Understand client challenges and how our products meet those needs.
• Develop a thorough understanding of our products, industry, and competitors.
• Maintain regular contact with clients and develop profitable solutions.
• Pitch to C-level executives and directors within the manufacturing sector.
• Collaborate with marketing, production, and operations teams for successful events.
• Work with the Sales Director on revenue forecasts, sales reports, and pipeline management.
• Identify potential customers through various media and sources.
• Achieve revenue targets across our events portfolio.
• Manage new business and existing client accounts.

Ideal Candidate

• Professional, goal-oriented, with a focus on telephone sales.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• At least 2 years of B2B event sales experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient with LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, and social networks.
• Experience with CRM systems, preferably HubSpot.
• Self-motivated, determined, and willing to work hard to increase earnings.

Package:

• Base Salary: £35-40k based on experience.
• Commission: 3.5% up to 10% of deal value, paid monthly.
• Expected Year 1 Earnings: approximately £65,000 based on 2022 figures.
• Modern office in The Strand, London.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Travel opportunities to major cities.
• Company events.
• Growth opportunity in a successful media and events business.
• Christmas shutdown on top of annual leave.