SPONSORSHIP SALES.

Job Title: Sponsorship Sales Executive

Salary: £40,000-£65,000 (DOE + commission potential)
Location: Ware, Hertfordshire (Office-based, 5 days per week)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Events / Exhibitions / Conferences

About the Role

We are seeking a driven and commercially minded Sponsorship Sales Executive to spearhead sponsorship revenue across a portfolio of established and growing events. This is an office-based role where you'll be central to developing strong relationships, creating value-led sponsorship packages, and securing long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new sponsorship leads and convert them into long-term clients.

• Manage, nurture, and grow existing sponsor accounts.

• Develop compelling sponsorship proposals tailored to client objectives.

• Conduct outbound sales calls, meetings, and presentations to senior decision-makers.

• Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and accurately forecast revenue.

• Work closely with internal teams (marketing, operations, event production) to deliver high-quality sponsorship experiences.

• Conduct market research to identify new sectors and partnership opportunities.

• Represent the company at events, networking sessions, and industry functions.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven track record in B2B sponsorship or media sales (events experience preferred).

• Confident in outbound sales, negotiation, and closing high-value deals.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Strong commercial awareness and ability to understand client needs.

• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Comfortable working full-time from the office.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000-£65,000 (dependent on experience).

• Attractive commission/bonus structure.

• Opportunity to take ownership of key events and sponsorship revenue.

• Supportive team culture with room for progression.

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