Sponsorship Sales Business Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading B2B events company in Leeds is seeking a talented Sponsorship Sales Manager to join their dynamic team. This role involves selling tailored sponsorship packages, developing new business opportunities, and building relationships with key clients. The position offers travel opportunities, a flexible hybrid work environment, and uncapped commission potential, making it ideal for driven sales professionals.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Training and support

International travel

Uncapped commission

Qualifications

• Experience in sponsorship, exhibition sales, B2B sales, or media sales.
• Driven, ambitious, and adaptable to fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Sell tailored sponsorship packages to new and existing clients.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers.

Skills

B2B sales

Media sales

Relationship-building

Solution-based selling

Understanding of the events/exhibition industry

Job description

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Sponsorship Sales Business Development Manager, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Ark Recruitment EST

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Salary: Up to £40k (DOE) + 40% uncapped commission

Location: Hybrid – Leeds

Our client, a leading B2B events company, is looking for a talented Sponsorship Sales Manager to join their team in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic, innovative business in the international exhibitions space. The company offers an environment for growth and success with a proven track record of delivering high-quality events across sectors.

The Role

As a Sponsorship Sales Manager, you will:

• Sell tailored sponsorship packages to new and existing clients
• Identify and develop new business opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers
• Use a consultative approach to understand client needs and provide solutions
• Collaborate with internal teams for seamless delivery of sponsorship packages
• Represent the company at international events

Travel opportunities and a highly competitive, uncapped commission structure are included.

About You

• Experience in sponsorship, exhibition sales, B2B sales, or media sales
• Ability to generate new business and grow accounts through relationship-building
• Understanding of solution-based selling
• Knowledge of the events/exhibition industry or similar sectors is a plus
• Driven, ambitious, and adaptable to fast-paced environments

What’s on Offer

• Flexible hybrid working
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with extra days for each year of service
• Career progression opportunities
• Training and support
• International travel
• Uncapped commission

If you are a results-driven sales professional looking to advance your career in a thriving events business, we want to hear from you!