Senior Sponsorship Sales Manager, LIPTON MEDIA

Guardian Jobs; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sponsorship Sales Manager to drive growth within their prestigious Cyber Security portfolio. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to engage with senior professionals in international corporate organizations, fostering relationships and generating revenue through strategic sponsorship sales. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in event sponsorship sales, particularly within the tech sector, and possess exceptional communication and networking skills. Join a forward-thinking team that values ambition and dedication, and contribute to the success of leading Cyber Security conferences both in the UK and globally.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in event sponsorship sales, ideally in cyber security or tech.
• Strong networking and relationship management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenues through the sale of sponsorship packages for high-profile events.
• Manage key accounts and initiate new business with clients.

Skills

Networking skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Commercial outlook

Business development

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Sponsorship Sales Manager

£45,000 - £55,000 Base + Uncapped Commission

Hybrid

London

Leading independent events business seeks highly ambitious, results driven Sponsorship Sales Manager to join their team, working across their flagship and highly lucrative Cyber Security portfolio.

Our client hosts a number of the industry's leading Cyber Security conferences both here in the UK and internationally. Due to continued growth across the business, the need has arisen to hire a highly talented, experienced sponsorship sales manager.

This role will be an even mix of new business together with the management of key accounts. Due to these events being the leaders in their field, the sponsorship sales manager will be responsible for growing a number of the existing key accounts.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to sell across the entire suite of events, cross-selling into a number of conferences.

Role:
This Business Development position is a great opportunity for an ambitious & enthusiastic individual who enjoys building business relationships with senior professionals in international corporate organisations.

The Business Development Manager will drive revenues through the sale of sponsorship packages for a high-profile international event.

Requirements:

1. 3 years + in event sponsorship sales - ideally within cyber security or tech
2. Ideally educated to degree level
3. Networking and relationship skills.
4. Commercial outlook.
5. Great communication and writing skills.
6. You must be hard-working, committed, and a team player.
7. Have an interest in business and enjoy learning new information
8. Strong at initiating new business with new clients & comfortable working with new products & services.