Event Sponsorship & Sales Manager

FS1 Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Event Sponsorship & Sales Manager in Greater London. This permanent role involves increasing sponsorship revenue and managing relationships with sponsors. Ideal candidates will have experience in business development and sales, with strong negotiation and communication skills. Benefits include a hybrid work setup, life assurance, and private healthcare after probation.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Paid volunteer day

Private healthcare and dental after probation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in events-related business development.
• Strong relationship-building skills with key clients.
• Track record of hitting sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Increase sponsorship revenue through business development.
• Develop and maintain relationships with sponsors.
• Diversify the sponsorship portfolio.

Skills

Business development

Account management

Relationship-building

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Job description

Our client is currently seeking an Event Sponsorship & Sales Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. The Event Sponsorship & Sales Manager will be responsible for driving sponsorship revenue and managing relationships with sponsors to ensure a valuable experience at events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Increase sponsorship revenue through business development and account management.
• Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with sponsors to ensure retention and upselling.
• Diversify the event sponsorship portfolio by identifying new sales opportunities and recruiting new sponsors.
• Attend external industry events to network with organisations and identify new prospects.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in events-related business development, including event sales and sponsorship management.
• Strong relationship-building skills with key and corporate clients.
• Track record of hitting sales targets.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work to multiple deadlines and under pressure.

Company Benefits:

• Primarily remote hybrid set up
• Life Assurance
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• One paid volunteer day a year
• Private healthcare and dental after completing probation

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