SPONSORSHIP SALES

Aspire; Ware; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events company based in Ware is seeking a dedicated Sponsorship Sales Executive to drive revenue by securing long-term partnerships. The ideal candidate should have a strong B2B sales background, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to generating and managing sponsorship leads. This full-time office-based role offers a competitive salary with a commission structure, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Attractive commission structure

Supportive team culture

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B sponsorship or media sales.
• Confident in closing high-value deals.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Generate new sponsorship leads and convert into clients.
• Manage and grow existing sponsor accounts.
• Develop tailored sponsorship proposals for clients.
• Maintain a pipeline of opportunities and forecast revenue.

Skills

B2B sponsorship or media sales experience

Outbound sales confidence

Excellent communication skills

Strong commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Job Title: Sponsorship Sales Executive

Salary: £40,000-£65,000 (DOE + commission potential)

Location: Ware, Hertfordshire (Office-based, 5 days per week)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Industry: Events / Exhibitions / Conferences

About the Role

We are seeking a driven and commercially minded Sponsorship Sales Executive to spearhead sponsorship revenue across a portfolio of established and growing events. This is an office-based role where you'll be central to developing strong relationships, creating value‑led sponsorship packages, and securing long‑term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new sponsorship leads and convert them into long‑term clients.
• Manage, nurture, and grow existing sponsor accounts.
• Develop compelling sponsorship proposals tailored to client objectives.
• Conduct outbound sales calls, meetings, and presentations to senior decision‑makers.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and accurately forecast revenue.
• Work closely with internal teams (marketing, operations, event production) to deliver high‑quality sponsorship experiences.
• Conduct market research to identify new sectors and partnership opportunities.
• Represent the company at events, networking sessions, and industry functions.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven track record in B2B sponsorship or media sales (events experience preferred).
• Confident in outbound sales, negotiation, and closing high‑value deals.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to understand client needs.
• Highly organised, self‑motivated, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable working full‑time from the office.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000-£65,000 (dependent on experience).
• Attractive commission/bonus structure.
• Opportunity to take ownership of key events and sponsorship revenue.
• Supportive team culture with room for progression.

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