A leading regional economic development organisation is seeking a Commercial Partnerships Lead to spearhead commercial strategy and partnerships for a range of high-profile events. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering investment, growth, and promotional success for one of the UK's most dynamic and diverse regions. About the Role As the Commercial Partnerships Lead, you will: Develop and implement a commercial strategy for flagship events Secure and manage sponsorships to meet ambitious revenue goals Recruit, onboard, and manage sponsors and partners for upcoming events Create tailored sponsorship packages and oversee fulfilment of all partner agreements Serve as the main point of contact for commercial sponsors, ensuring a premium experience and successful delivery Conduct post-event evaluations to inform future planningWho We're Looking For Strong strategic and commercial acumen in a sales environment Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills A track record of managing sponsorships or partnerships, ideally within events or corporate environments A proactive, results-focused approach and the ability to work across multiple stakeholders At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data