Sponsorship Sales Manager

DNA Recruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong earning potential with commission

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

DNA Recruit is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive revenue for a leading events business in the UK. The role requires expertise in event sales, where you'll manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing high-value partnerships.

You will drive new business across sponsorship and exhibition revenue streams, sell integrated partnership packages, and build strong relationships within the industry. This position offers strong earning potential and the chance to work on high-profile events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event or sponsorship sales.
• Strong track record of exceeding revenue targets.
• Comfortable selling to senior stakeholders across various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business across sponsorship and exhibition revenue streams.
• Sell integrated partnership packages to brands and agencies.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of new prospects.

Skills

Event sales

Sponsorship sales

Revenue target achievement

Relationship building

Job description

We’re working with a fast-growing events business behind one of the UK’s most recognised marketing and advertising festival brands. With a strong reputation for delivering high-energy, commercially successful events, they’re now looking to bring in a Business Development Manager to drive revenue across their flagship portfolio.

This is a role for someone who knows how to sell into the events space and is comfortable owning the full sales cycle, from prospecting through to closing high-value partnerships.

What you’ll be doing

• Drive new business across sponsorship and exhibition revenue streams
• Sell integrated partnership packages to brands, agencies, and tech vendors
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of new prospects
• Own the full sales cycle from outreach through to negotiation and close
• Work closely with marketing and content teams to align commercial strategy
• Attend industry events and build strong relationships within the market

What they’re looking for

• Proven experience in event sales or sponsorship sales
• Strong track record of hitting and exceeding revenue targetsConfident selling to senior stakeholders across marketing, media, and tech
• Commercially sharp with a proactive, new business mindset
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Why this role

• Opportunity to work on a well-known, high-profile industry event
• Strong earning potential with commission on revenue generated
• High-visibility role with real ownership of commercial growth
• Collaborative, energetic team environment

Interested? Apply below, or reach out to learn more!