Are you an experienced business development professional passionate about creating meaningful relationships and driving revenue growth? Do you have knowledge of event revenue models, including sponsorship packages? Are you a great communicator with the ability to build rapport at all levels?
TPP are recruiting a Partnership and Sponsorship Manager on a 2 year contract on behalf of our client, a respected professional body.
The Role:
As the Partnership and Sponsorship Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in generating revenue, diversifying sponsorship portfolio, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Working across departments and engaging with external sponsors and partners, you'll ensure a seamless experience and help achieve ambitious growth targets.
Main responsibilities:
- Business Development & Relationship Management: Develop creative sponsorship packages and explore new revenue opportunities, build and maintain relationships with partners and sponsors, and attend industry events to network and develop new leads.
- Sales Management: Plan and execute the entire sales process from proposals to contracts, maintain accurate sponsorship records, and gather feedback from sponsors to continually improve offerings.
- Event Delivery: Support event execution, and represent the organisation at flagship events, fostering positive relationships.
- Budgeting & Reporting: Track sponsorship revenue against targets and provide regular reports, and escalate risks proposing solutions where needed.
Essential requirements:
- Experience in event-related business development, including sponsorship management.
- Success in meeting and exceeding sales targets.
- Strong understanding of sponsorship revenue models and event sales processes.
- Excellent stakeholder management and networking skills.
- Financial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets and generate revenue reports.
- High-quality presentation and negotiation skills.
- Attention to detail, organisational ability, and the capability to handle multiple deadlines under pressure.
- Proficiency in MS Office and experience with CRM systems.
- Flexibility to travel and work early mornings/late evenings as required.
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website www.tpp.co.uk and pop your CV over to us!
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.