Senior Manager, Sponsorship & Thought Leadership

Newsweek; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global media organization is seeking a Senior Manager for Sponsorship & Thought Leadership based in London, responsible for developing sales strategies, managing client relationships, and leading sales efforts for sponsorship opportunities. This full-time role allows for remote work anywhere in the UK, with occasional travel to London necessary. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in sales strategy development and a strong ability to connect with C-suite clients, ensuring impactful sponsorship solutions that align with industry events and content platforms.

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience developing and executing sales strategies for sponsorship opportunities.
• Driven sales mentality with an ability to intelligently persuade.
• High initiative and agility, suited to a start-up culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic sales plan for sponsorship opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with high-level clients.
• Lead sales efforts for sponsorship opportunities at major events.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Client relationship management

Data analysis

Excellent command of English

Persuasion

Empathy & listening

Curiosity towards industries

Education

Sales and marketing qualifications

Job description

Senior Manager, Sponsorship & Thought Leadership

London, United Kingdom

Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.

This role will lead primarily our Thought Leadership / Special Reports, Event Sponsorship, and CEO Membership sales efforts. He/she will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies aimed at driving revenue through high-value sponsorship opportunities and premium thought leadership content partnerships, working closely with key stakeholders and clients to deliver innovative sponsorship solutions that align with industry-leading events and content platforms.

This is a full‑time role with the ability to work from home anywhere in the UK. Travel to London and other locations may be required from time to time as part of the role. Working hours are normally Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.

Sales Strategy & Revenue Generation

• Develop and implement a strategic sales plan to grow revenue through the sale of sponsorship opportunities for events, webinars, and thought leadership / special reports topics and content.
• Identify, target, and secure special report / event sponsorship opportunities with new and existing clients, ensuring high‑value partnerships and strong ROI.
• Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with high‑level clients, including C‑suite executives and marketing decision‑makers.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them navigate sponsorship opportunities that align with their brand objectives and target audience.
• Deliver customized sponsorship packages tailored to clients’ specific goals and industry.

Thought Leadership Partnerships / Special Reports

• Sell thought leadership platforms such as whitepapers, roundtables, keynote speaking spots, and sponsored content in key industry publications.
• Work with internal content teams to create and deliver premium content that positions clients as industry leaders and influencers.

Event Sponsorships

• Lead sales efforts for sponsorship opportunities at major events, including conferences, summits, and webinars.
• Collaborate with the event management team to design sponsorship packages that enhance event visibility and audience engagement.
• Ensure all sponsorship agreements are executed successfully, delivering value for both the sponsor and the event.
• Sell CEO membership packages internationally.
• Collaborate with the US Newsweek team where required.

Other Projects

• Take the initiative to lead and implement additional projects as required by your line manager.
• Any other reasonable duties to meet the needs of the business.

Re quirements

• Significant relevant experience developing and executing sales strategies for sponsorship opportunities.
• Data analysis and content research experience is desirable.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Driven sales mentality with an ability to intelligently persuade.
• Empathy & listening skills, authenticity.
• The ability to work independently and manage one’s schedule.
• High initiative and agility, suited to a start‑up culture.
• Good understanding of and curiosity towards the industries being researched.
• Eagerness to travel and explore the world.

Preferred

• Sales and marketing qualifications.

Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.