Freelance Commercial & Sponsorship Manager

Freelance Commercial & Sponsorship Manager

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Freelance Commercial & Sponsorship Manager to drive commercial collaborations and sponsorship opportunities within the education and learning ecosystem. This role is responsible for acquiring, managing, and closing sponsorship partnerships with brands, institutions, and organizations aligned with education, youth, and learning communities.

• Identify, approach, and secure sponsorship and commercial partnerships for education-based media, programs, events, and campaigns
• Develop sponsorship proposals, pitch decks, and customized partnership offerings based on partner needs
• Conduct negotiations on sponsorship value, deliverables, timelines, and commercial terms
• Build and maintain strong relationships with potential sponsors, partners, and stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal teams (content, marketing, program, and HR) to align sponsorship deliverables
• Manage end-to-end sponsorship process: prospecting, pitching, closing, and post-deal coordination
• Track sponsorship performance, deliverables, and reporting to partners
• Continuously explore new monetization opportunities and partnership models

• Proven experience (minimum 2–3 years) in sponsorship, partnership, business development, or commercial roles
• Strong track record in securing sponsor ships or commercial deals (media, education, events, community, or related industries preferred)
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
• Able to independently build leads, pitch, and close deals
• Familiar with sponsorship pricing, value proposition, and ROI-based partnerships
• Strong networking ability with brands, institutions, and decision makers
• Self-driven, target-oriented, and comfortable working on a freelance / performance-based setup
• Experience in education, media, training, community, or youth-focused programs is a strong advantage

• Existing network of sponsors, brands, or institutional partners
• Experience handling sponsorship for events, campaigns, or media platforms
• Ability to create sponsorship decks and proposals independently