Sponsorship Sales Manager Location: Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9LR - Onsite Job Type : Full Time Hours: Office-based: Monday to Friday, 8:30am5:00pm Salary: £25,000.00£30,000.00 per year Commission & Incentives About Us: EDS Brands Ltd is a vibrant leader in the B2B events space, known for delivering cutting-edge conferences that unite the brightest minds in technology and cybersecurity. We specialise in curating exclusive summits, industry dinners, and networking events that connect senior leaders, including CIOs, CISOs, CDOs, CFOs, and other C-Suite executives to drive innovation and forge meaningful partnerships. Our mission : To accelerate business growth and strategic collaboration through world-class events and thought leadership opportunities. Due to continued growth, we are now hiring a Sponsorship Sales Manager to join our expanding commercial team and drive sponsorship success across our international event portfolio. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Sales: Develop and execute sponsorship sales strategies that exceed revenue targets and foster high-value, long-term partnerships. Market Research: Identify and qualify prospective sponsors, leveraging in-depth industry knowledge to target decision-makers in tech and cybersecurity sectors. Relationship Building: Build, manage, and maintain strong relationships with potential sponsors, acting as a trusted advisor to help them maximize their ROI. Sales Presentations: Deliver compelling sponsorship proposals tailored to each prospects unique goals, showcasing the value of partnering with EDS Brands. Negotiation & Closing: Confidently negotiate contracts and close deals that drive growth for both our sponsors and EDS Brands. Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and production teams to align sponsorship packages with event content, ensuring sponsors receive premium exposure to their target audience. Pipeline Management: Maintain an organised and up-to-date sales pipeline, using CRM tools to track progress and report on key metrics. Event Locations: UK, Germany, Netherlands, France, Denmark, North America (including Canada) Personal Specification: 2 years of experience in sponsorship or B2B sales, preferably within the technology or events industries. A proven track record of exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth. Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage with senior decision-makers. A deep understanding of the B2B technology and cybersecurity landscape (a plus). The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, with a self-motivated and results-oriented mindset. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a flair for delivering persuasive presentations. What You Can Expect: ? Competitive salary and opportunities to grow within a fast-moving, innovative business. ? A dynamic, team-oriented role where your work directly impacts the success of every event. ? The opportunity to contribute to premium summits and exclusive C-level gatherings. ? Exposure to top-level executives from global technology and cybersecurity firms. Benefits: ? Company events ? Company pension ? Free parking ? Sick pay ?Opportunities to travel abroad ? Birthday off ? Access to onsite gym Location: Our office is conveniently located just a few minutes walk from Ware Train Station in Hertfordshire. For those travelling by car, were easily accessible only a few minutes from the A10 and A414. How to Apply: If youre ready to embark on a rewarding career in sales and relationship management with some of the worlds most influential leaders, to submit your please clickApplybelow.