Graduate Commercial Partnerships Executive, AI Infra Summit

Kisaco Research; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 at

Job summary

Kisaco Research is seeking a Graduate Commercial Partnerships Executive for the AI Infra Summit. Based in San Jose, CA, you will drive sponsor revenue and build relationships with large corporates and startups while collaborating in a team-focused, people-first environment.

You’ll develop market insight, articulate compelling value propositions, and support sponsor objectives from branding to lead gen. Hybrid work and international travel form part of the role.

Qualifications

• Graduate with 2:1 degree or higher.
• Analytical, commercially minded and dynamic.
• Fast learner with ability to grasp new markets.
• Able to articulate complex information clearly.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with stakeholders.
• Willing to travel internationally.
• English fluency; UK-based with ability to travel to London.
• Team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Drive sponsorship revenue and sales targets for the AI Infra Summit.
• Develop deep relationships with corporates and startups.
• Lead new business development across categories and stakeholders.
• Generate sales revenue consistently and hit personal/event targets.
• Articulate value propositions and platform impact for clients.
• Collaborate with sponsors on re-brands, product launches, and ecosystem initiatives.
• Pre- and post-event sponsor management to secure renewals.
• Develop market understanding to advise clients and colleagues.
• Contribute to topic generation and commercial strategy.
• Demonstrate genuine interest in AI and related technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial mindset

New business development

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:1 or above)

Job description

Graduate Commercial Partnerships Executive – AI Infra Summit

We are now seeking an intelligent, proactive graduate to join our AI Infra Summit Commercial Team. The successful candidate will be driven and focused on delivering sponsorship revenue, while working with a highly collaborative and experienced team toward a common goal in scaling the event. Intelligence and natural curiosity are valuable traits alongside the ability to build authentic relationships in an industry that is people-first.

The AI Infra Summit is a flagship event within Kisaco Research and is firmly positioned in the AI ecosystem’s calendar as a must attend. Attracting 12,000 attendees for 2027 the event represents every layer of the AI stack and focuses on the infrastructure being built to deploy the next generation of AI application and workloads. Technical in nature, the event serves to provide a platform and meeting place for companies to launch new product, meet customers and partners alike and attract interest from media and investors. The event runs in the heart of Silicon Valley at the San Jose Convention Centre and comprises 8 content tracks and an exhibition hall with c. 350 sponsors/exhibitors

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsibility for sponsorship revenue of £750k+
• Develop deep working relationships with both large corporates and new start-ups in the space.
• Strong focus on new business development across new categories and stakeholder groups
• Generate sales revenue consistently and deliver against personal and event targets.
• Articulate key value proposition of our events/platforms and illustrate how our platform can deliver maximum impact for clients.
• Working with sponsors across a number of objectives including re-brands, product launches, ecosystem engagement, investment sourcing, lead generation and thought leadership.
• Conduct formal process with existing sponsors pre and post event to secure re-books/follow on revenue.
• Develop a deep understanding of your marketplace, to be able to read and comment on trends, cycles, buying patterns, etc and be a resource for both your clients and colleagues. This includes technical language
• Contribute to topic generation and validation from a commercial perspective and support the wider team.
• Possess a genuine interest in AI and underlying technologies

Candidate Requirements

• Graduated/graduating with a 2:1 or above.
• You will be analytical, commercially minded and dynamic.
• Quick learner with ability to quickly grasp new, technical markets.
• You will be able to articulate and present complex information in an engaging and simple way.
• Great communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• A good understanding of how to use AI in day to day tasks to drive efficiency and a willingness to learn and improve.
• Natural curiosity and a proactive approach are required, as is a ‘team first’ attitude
• Highly organised with strong time and workload managements skills along with a strong attention to detail.
• English Fluency; UK based essential with the ability to travel our London office.
• International travel required

What you’ll get

• Salary is highly competitive, and commission uncapped.
• Career progression based on performance, not tenure.
• Support from team, line management and senior management in training and development
• Access to the best Sales Tech.
• £100 personal development budget & £200 personal wellness budget.
• Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home)
• 25 days of annual leave (in addition to bank holidays) + an additional day off for your birthday each year. 1 extra day of annual leave per year up to 30 days total.
• Regular social and charitable events and annual Summer & Christmas parties.
• A role with purpose – helping shape the future of key global industries.