Sponsorship Sales Manager - Energy

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Energy sector is seeking a Sponsorship Sales Manager to drive revenue growth through new client acquisition and existing client management. The role offers uncapped commissions and the opportunity to work closely with various teams to optimize results. Ideal candidates will possess strong sales experience and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of sales experience, preferably in B2B events or information products.

Responsibilities

• Achieve an annual target with uncapped commissions.
• Use excellent communication skills to create opportunities.
• Work closely with production and marketing teams.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Job description

Job Description

Sponsorship Sales Manager– Energy & Investment Projects

Location: London – 3 days in the office

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Uncapped OTE

My client provides world-class conferences, webinars, reports, and an expanding podcast series in the Energy sector.

Commercial Manager: The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a sponsorship sales professional seeking greater responsibility, who enjoys engaging with clients and prospects to grow a book of business. You will primarily sell to new clients to increase revenue across events, reports, and webinars.

Experience Required

You should have at least 3 years of sales experience, preferably in B2B events or information products, with a strong ability to develop lasting relationships that lead to repeat sales. You will inherit existing clients but also be responsible for prospecting and establishing new relationships. The ideal candidate will be eager to help close their first 100k+ deal and comfortable managing deal sizes of 15-50k+.

Responsibilities:

1. Monthly Sales: Achieve an annual target with uncapped commissions and growth bonuses for overachievement. Maintain consistent monthly sales from the start, demonstrating self-starting ability, energy management, and ownership of targets.
2. Sharp Execution: Use excellent communication skills—persuasive and succinct written and verbal communication—to create opportunities. Be analytical about your output, identify opportunities, and resolve issues proactively. Be target-driven and committed to delivering excellent client experiences.
3. Collaboration: Work closely with production and marketing teams to ensure targeted activities produce optimal results.

Skills and Characteristics:

• Entrepreneurial mindset: problem solver and opportunity seeker
• Proven track record in acquiring new business and expanding existing accounts
• Commercially minded with results-focused approach and a positive, competitive attitude
• Ethical and authentic, putting clients at the center of your work
• Ability to identify opportunities from the outset of campaigns
• Excellent communication skills
• Autonomous yet collaborative, willing to contribute to team success