Sponsorship Sales Manager

Sponsorship Sales Manager — New European Launch Event Join a B2B Events & Media Organisation Central London Office  Travel Salary:
Up to £45,000  Commission  Benefits Join a leading international media and events business with almost three decades of experience serving global B2B audiences. Our client connects a community of over 250,000 senior executives through its news platform and an award-winning portfolio of large-scale conferences, trade exhibitions, and awards programmes. This Sponsorship Sales Manager position will focus on sponsorship sales for a new European launch event.

You'll join a commercially driven team, with the opportunity to build relationships with senior decision-makers across a range of industries. This is an ideal next step in B2B events for an experienced sales professional who is ambitious, commercially minded, and genuinely excited about building a long-term career in the events industry. Our client invests in and develops the right person, not simply ready-made experience.

Day to day you will:
Sell sponsorship packages to senior stakeholders and C-level contacts Develop consultative, needs-based proposals tailored to each prospect Build and manage your own pipeline of new business, alongside warm leads from an established database Identify new revenue opportunities and sponsorship formats to grow income across the events portfolio Develop strong sector knowledge as you build out this new launch event Build your professional profile on Linked In as part of a wider commercial strategy About You Our client is looking for an early-career individual who brings energy, commercial instinct, and a genuine desire to learn and grow within one organisation.

You will ideally have:
Up to two years of professional experience in recruitment, commercial sales, or a similar environment A degree, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent potential and drive A natural ability to build relationships and communicate with confidence Strong research and prospecting skills, with a genuine enjoyment of finding and pursuing new opportunities A target-driven mindset with good pipeline discipline Excellent written and verbal communication skills A genuine interest in business and how industries evolve Ambition to build a long-term career, not just fill a role What's on Offer A role with a well-established, internationally recognised events and media brand Genuine investment in your development, with clear progression for strong performers Cross-functional exposure to production, marketing, delegate sales, and client services An entrepreneurial, supportive culture that values initiative International career opportunities Great company benefits If you think this Sponsorship Sales role could be the next step in your career and want to know more, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply with your CV or get in touch with Benjamin for a confidential conversation. Referrals are always welcome. If you know someone who fits this role, please share this advert. Check out our referral scheme. About Jackson Barnes Recruitment Jackson Barnes Recruitment (J ) delivers international recruitment solutions within the events, media and publishing sectors, placing candidates from graduate to MD level across Event Management, Conference Production, Event Marketing and Events Sales roles.

roles. Founded by Helen Yarrow, who has nearly 30 years of recruitment experience with over a decade focused exclusively on B2B events, J  works with organisers, publishers and associations across the UK and internationally, with placement success spanning London, Dubai, New York, Singapore and Australia. Frequently Asked Questions Do I need sales experience in b2b events to apply for this role?

No. This role is open to…