Event Sponsorship Manager

Lorien; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events organization is seeking an experienced Event Sponsorship Manager in London to manage sponsorship deliverables and ensure exceptional experiences for sponsors. You will coordinate with sales and event management to oversee fulfilment plans, track deliverables, and innovate new sponsorship concepts. Ideal candidates will have experience in large-scale events, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work across time zones. This hybrid role requires both in-office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in large-scale or B2B events/exhibitions.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communicator with a talent for building relationships.
• Creative mindset with the ability to develop engaging sponsorship activations.
• Detail-oriented and adept at tracking multiple deliverables.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Track and execute all sponsorship deliverables from signing through completion.
• Join sales on calls to understand sponsor objectives and present solutions.
• Create and manage fulfilment schedules, assign tasks, and monitor progress.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and sponsor expectations.
• Provide regular updates and performance reporting to sponsors.
• Ideate new sponsorship concepts and activations.
• Collaborate with Event Management, Account Managers, Marketing, and Operations.
• Support sponsor satisfaction, retention, and renewal through excellent service.

Skills

Large-scale event management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Creative mindset

Detail-oriented

Project management tools

Time management

Job description

Location: London (Hybrid: 3 days in-office
Contract: 12 months
Travel: Potential travel to UK and US event locations

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and creative Event Sponsorship Manager to join the team at a world-renowned events and information services organisation. This new role has been created to support the growing complexity and creativity of our clients sponsorship offerings, ensuring seamless delivery and exceptional sponsor experiences at their flagship events.

You will act as the vital link between sales, event management, and sponsors-translating sponsorship agreements into actionable fulfilment plans, overseeing delivery, and ensuring every commitment is met to the highest standard. You'll also play a key part in evolving the sponsorship packages, working closely with both UK and US teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Sponsor Fulfilment: Track and execute all sponsorship deliverables from signing through completion, ensuring sponsors receive the value they paid for.
• Customer Facing: Join sales on calls to understand sponsor objectives and present creative solutions.
• Project Management: Create and manage fulfilment schedules, assign tasks, and monitor progress across pre-event, on-site, and post-event periods.
• Quality Control: Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and sponsor expectations.
• Sponsor Communication: Provide regular updates and performance reporting to sponsors.
• Innovation: Ideate new sponsorship concepts and activations that enhance sponsor visibility and attendee experience.
• Collaboration: Work with Event Management, Account Managers, Marketing, and Operations to deliver on all sponsorship elements.
• Continuous Improvement: Support sponsor satisfaction, retention, and renewal through excellent service and creative thinking.

About You

• Demonstrable experience in large-scale or B2B events/exhibitions.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communicator with a talent for building relationships.
• Creative mindset with the ability to develop and articulate engaging sponsorship activations.
• Detail-oriented and adept at tracking multiple deliverables.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and project management tools.
• Able to balance creativity with operational and budgetary realities.
• Flexible to work across UK and US time zones, especially during peak event periods.

Ready to make an impact?
Apply now to join our client as the Event Sponsorship Manager and help deliver outstanding experiences for their sponsors and attendees.

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