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About This Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Senior Sponsorship Sales Representative to join our global events team. Reporting to the global director of event sales, this role is ideal for a consultative sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building long-term partnerships with leading technology and marketing brands.-
As a key member of our sales team within the events and marketing department, the successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing, and closing sponsorship opportunities across a portfolio of high-profile marketing and technology conferences in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
Job Description:
Strategic sales and business development
- Identify and engage prospective sponsors through research, outreach, and networking.
- Develop tailored sponsorship proposals that align with client objectives and event goals.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified leads and opportunities.
Consultative selling
- Conduct discovery calls to understand client needs, challenges, and marketing strategies.
- Position sponsorship offerings as strategic solutions that deliver measurable ROI.
- Collaborate with internal teams to customize packages and ensure seamless delivery.
Account management
- Cultivate long-term relationships with key accounts and stakeholders.
- Ensure sponsor satisfaction through proactive communication and post-event follow-up.
- Track and report on sales performance, forecasts, and market trends.
Job Requirements:
- A BS or BA degree.
- Some experience of B2B sales, preferably in sponsorship, media, event sales, or enterprise SaaS sales.
- Proven track record of consultative selling and exceeding revenue targets.
- Strong understanding of marketing and technology landscapes.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Self-starting attitude, a strategic mindset, and a collaborative spirit.
- Experience using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo) and sales analytics.
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