Sponsorship Specialist, ReedPop

RELX; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Parental leave

Study assistance

Sabbaticals

Well-being initiatives

Job summary

ReedPop, the world’s leading pop culture events producer, seeks a Sponsorship Specialist to drive sponsorship products and packages across a global portfolio. You will collaborate with Commercial, Show Management, Operations and Sales teams to grow revenue and manage tools like Salesforce.

You will travel ~8–10 times a year and support the sponsorship product lineup across events such as New York Comic Con and PAX, shaping fan engagement on a worldwide scale.

Qualifications

• Possess relevant business experience.
• Experience in sponsorship and/or media in events, entertainment, or pop culture industries.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrate ability to quickly learn and utilize Salesforce.
• Proficient in web advertising, digital marketing, and social media.
• Excellent copy writing skills.
• Able to multitask and prioritize with high organization.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and initiative to create something new.
• Possess excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Generating, researching, and evaluating new sponsorship opportunities.
• Coordinating entry of sponsorship products information into Salesforce.
• Reviewing and evaluating existing sponsorship opportunities on an annual basis.
• Managing detailed product information documents, including media kits and trackers.
• Helping manage and execute our lead generation and fan engagement product lineup on a global scale.
• Collaborating with show management, sales, and operations, as well as external vendors.
• Acting as a central resource to sales and sponsorship fulfillment teams through product trainings, inventory, and pricing.
• Traveling is required -- approximately 8-10 times annually.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Copy writing

Communication

Sales data literacy

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Sponsorship Specialist

Are you passionate about sponsorships and pop culture events?

Do you enjoy managing projects in a highly collaborative environment?

About Our Team

ReedPop is the largest producer of pop culture events in the world. We build fun on a daily basis and deliver once-in-a-lifetime experiences for fans around the globe! As a global pop culture events and media business, ReedPop has an extensive stable of respected events, editorial and video channels. These range from mainstream digital brands such as Eurogamer, to more specialist sites dedicated to PC and board games, as well as wider pop culture. Our live events include New York Comic Con, the PAX events, EGX, MCM Comic Con, Star Wars Celebration, Star Trek Mission, C2E2, and over a dozen more.

About The Role

In this role you will support the development and management of a variety of sponsorship products and packages. You will help the Commercial team drive revenue across a global portfolio of ReedPop shows. In this role you will work closely with the Senior Sponsorship Product Manager and the Director of Sponsorship Operations. You will also collaborate with various cross-functional teams, including Show Management, Operations and Sales.

Responsibilities

• Generating, researching, and evaluating new sponsorship opportunities
• Coordinating entry of sponsorship products information into Salesforce
• Reviewing and evaluating existing sponsorship opportunities on an annual basis
• Managing detailed product information documents, including media kits and trackers
• Helping manage and execute our lead generation and fan engagement product lineup on a global scale
• Collaborating with show management, sales, and operations, as well as external vendors
• Acting as a central resource to sales and sponsorship fulfillment teams through product trainings, inventory, and pricing
• Traveling is required -- approximately 8-10 times annually

Requirements

• Possess relevant business experience
• Have experience in sponsorship and/or media in the events, entertainment, and/or pop culture industries
• Possess outstanding interpersonal skills; ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Be proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Demonstrate ability to quickly learn and utilize sales data systems such as Salesforce
• Be proficient in web advertising, digital marketing, and social media
• Have excellent copy writing skills
• Be able to multitask and prioritize work with a high level of organization
• Be comfortable with ambiguity and willing to take the initiative to create something new
• Possess excellent problem-solving skills

Work in a Way That Works for You

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous well-being initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals

Working Pattern

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

About The Business

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organizations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit http://www.rxglobal.com.

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $53,900 - $89,800. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.

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