We are looking to recruit a Sponsorship Sales Manager, with a track record in business to business sales (ideally sponsorship or exhibition sales)
Permanent role
Based in London
Hybrid - 2 days in the office, 3 days from home
Good base salary and good monthly bonus (uncapped)
Our client is a global business to business event company that has embraced the digital age. A go to source for online and offline events, information, education, networking, and promotion for executives across an extensive range of industries and professions.
They create a blend of live & digital events that drives corporate innovation.
Sponsorship Sales Manager
Working across a portfolio of international industry-leading events, the Sponsorship Sales Manager consults with senior-level professionals who are representing solution providers of all sizes to provide them with the best opportunity to reach their business objectives. We are currently hiring for an experienced B2B salesperson to join the team of the client's most successful division.
The client provides a platform for solution providers in a variety of industries to generate pre-qualified leads via face-to-face interaction with potential clients, to be seen as thought-leaders in their respective industries, to capitalise on networking opportunities and to increase awareness of their brands and products in niche markets.
Using consultative sales methodologies to understand the challenges an organisation is facing and the objectives they aim to meet, the Sponsorship Sales Manager creates bespoke proposals for an organisation’s involvement as a sponsor of one or more of their leading B2B Exchange conferences.
This is a unique, invitation-only event driven by pre-scheduled business meetings between pre-qualified senior executives representing Fortune 1000 brands (delegates) and solution providers (sponsors). The company help end users obtain a shortlist of credible solution providers to work with to save them time and effort in their quest to source solutions for their business. The company help service and solution providers generate leads and build brand awareness in an effective and time efficient way.
Who are we looking for?
• Highly ambitious individuals who are keen to make a positive impact on their sales skills development and earning potential
• Candidates with 2-3 years of sales experience, ideally from technology, event or advertising sales
• An experienced new business hunter, who thrives off net new logo acquisition
• Experience within a business-to-business (B2B) sales environment
• A strong communicator with the ability to engage with senior-level decision makers
• Business acumen and a strong commercial awareness
• A thorough account manager who consistently goes above and beyond to deliver for their clients
What’s in it for you?
Uncapped earning potential - offering a competitive basic salary and uncapped commission
Training - Over your first 8 weeks you will be given the training needed to get started and building out your first proposals in the market. We believe in constant training and upskilling, with weekly/monthly sessions across the entire company
Career Progression - One of our three core values is to provide an opportunity for our people to add value to their careers. New positions are advertised internally and we provide a Management Development Programme (MDP) for our aspiring leaders, alongside continuous training and personal development programmes
Culture – Exceptional Limitless Passion - A shared passion for innovation and a relentless entrepreneurial spirit! We work hard and take our work seriously, but don’t take ourselves too seriously! Our working environment is a collaborative and a supportive one
Social - Annual New Year’s Awards & Party, Summer Party and Annual Charity Day. Alongside regular team-based social events and activities, there is always something to look forward to!
