Business Development Manager (Trade Exhibitions)

Aspire; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events company is seeking a Sponsorship & Exhibition Sales Manager to drive sponsorship sales for events and conferences in Asia. The ideal candidate will have extensive B2B sales experience, strong relationship management skills, and a proven track record in event sponsorship sales. This role is based in Singapore and offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team to achieve sales targets.

Qualifications

• Extensive B2B sales experience achieving higher targets.
• Demonstrated results in selling sponsorship.
• Proven ability in event sponsorship sales and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed sponsorship sales targets.
• Establish key account relationships in focus markets.
• Coordinate sponsorship activities with media and content teams.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Event sponsorship sales

Relationship management

Presentation skills

Strong written and spoken English

Education

Bachelor degree in economics, business or international studies

Job description

We have a current opportunity for a Sponsorship & Exhibition Sales Manager on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Singapore. For further information about this position please apply.

The Sponsorship & Exhibition Sales Manager's responsibility is pivotal in driving sponsorship sales for events and conferences in the Asia region.

Role: Sponsorship and Exhibition Sales

Location: Singapore

Accountabilities

• Meet or exceed sponsorship sales targets
• Establish and maintain key account relationships in focus markets
• Take sponsor Lead responsibilities for selected events
• Coordinate sponsorship activities in liaison with the media and content solutions team
• Identify and lead sales efforts on integrated marketing opportunities as appropriate
• Support colleagues in the Event teams and around the region as necessary
• Liaise with associates and agents in the territory as necessary

To succeed in the role you would have

• Extensive B2B sales experience in the Asia where you have progressively achieved higher targets
• Experience in selling sponsorship with demonstrated results
• Proven ability at event sponsorship sales and relationship management
• Regular sales log reference kept for weekly and monthly sponsorship calls and meetings
• Bachelor degree holder in economics, business or international studies (preferred)
• Strong written and spoken English
• Asian language abilities a distinct advantage

You will be able to demonstrate

• Able to work and research new business and pitch to prospective clients
• Drive and determination to succeed
• An excellent communicator with a strong presence, good presentation skills
• Ability to be independent and resourceful, but totally committed to being part of a regional team
• Ability to meet deadlines and cope well under pressure
• Good awareness of economic and political issues affecting business investment and operations in the region
• Well-organised and efficient with excellent time management skills to meet target and deadlines
• Persistence in meeting pre-set targets and aiming high if targets are met

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