Our client based in Ware, Hertfordshire is looking for a Sponsorship Sales Manager to join their team.
As the Sponsorship Sales Manager, you'll be responsible for driving sponsorship revenue across the company’s portfolio of high-impact events. You’ll build long-term relationships with leading tech companies, helping them align their brand with the industry’s most exclusive summits and leadership opportunities.
Responsibilities of the Sponsorship Sales Manager position is:
• 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 prospect’s unique goals showcasing the value of partnering with Brands.
• Negotiation & Closing: Confidently negotiate contracts and close deals that drive growth for both our sponsors and 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.
Experience required for the Sponsorship Sales Manager role:
• 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.
The working hours for the role of Sponsorship Sales Manager is Monday to Friday. Please note this role is full time, office based. Hybrid or remote working applicants will not be considered for this position.
Our vision here at Libra Recruitment is to be the recruiter of choice for both our clients and our candidates. We are forward thinking, passionate and consultative in our approach to recruitment. We have the skills and experience to deliver a professional, tailored and friendly service.
Libra Recruitment is an independent agency that focuses on permanent and fixed term recruitment specialising in HR, Sales, Marketing, Office support & Finance.
We receive a high volume of applications and are not able to respond to every application we receive. If you haven’t heard from us within 7 days, please note your application hasn’t been successful on this occasion