Event Sponsorship Sales Executive

We are working with an established media and events business to recruit an Event Sponsorship Sales Executive to join a busy, commercially focused team. This is a role for someone who enjoys being on the phone, working at pace and building long term client relationships while driving consistent revenue.

The focus of the role is selling event sponsorship and partnership opportunities across a portfolio of industry events and associated media platforms. You will manage your own pipeline and work towards clear monthly and annual sales targets in a high activity sales environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Selling event sponsorship and partnership packages to existing and new clients
• Making a high volume of outbound and follow up sales calls, typically 40 to 50 quality calls per day
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and agencies through regular contact
• Managing deals from initial conversation through to signed confirmation
• Ensuring all sponsorship agreements are accurately processed and handed over internally within set deadlines
• Maintaining a clear and up to date view of confirmed and forecast revenue
• Liaising with internal teams to support smooth delivery across event and publication schedules
• Attending relevant industry events, exhibitions and shows, with occasional travel and overnight stays

This role will suit someone who:

• Has experience in event sponsorship, media sales, advertising or partnership sales
• Is comfortable working in a fast paced, phone led sales environment
• Is client driven, target focused and motivated by high earning potential
• Can manage multiple deals at once without losing attention to detail
• Enjoys volume, follow up and closing

In return, this opportunity offers:

• A role where performance directly impacts earnings
• Established products with strong demand
• Clear targets, structure and support
• An environment suited to someone who wants to work hard and make money