Sponsorship Sales Manager - European Launch Event
Location: Central London office with travel
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Commission and Benefits
About the Role
Do you want to be part of launching a brand new event from the ground up? This is a rare opportunity to join a leading international media and events business and sell sponsorship for its new European Tech conference.
With almost 30 years of experience serving global B2B audiences, our client connects thousands of senior executives with the professionals, ideas and partners shaping their industries, through its news platform and an award winning portfolio of large scale conferences, trade exhibitions and awards programmes.
As Sponsorship Sales Manager, you will join a commercially driven team and build relationships with senior decision makers across the technology sector. Our client invests in and develops the right person rather than simply looking for ready made experience, making this an ideal next step for an ambitious early career salesperson who wants a long term career in B2B events.
What the Role Involves
- Selling sponsorship packages to senior and board level decision makers
- Creating consultative, tailored proposals based on each prospect's business goals
- Building and managing your own new business pipeline, supported by warm leads from an established database
- Identifying new revenue opportunities and sponsorship formats to grow income across the portfolio
- Building your professional profile on LinkedIn to raise your visibility and support your sales activity
What You Will Need
- 1-2 years of professional b2b sales experience in recruitment, commercial sales or a similar target driven role
- A degree, or the ability to show equivalent potential and drive
- Confidence building relationships and communicating with senior people
- Strong research and prospecting skills, and real enjoyment in finding and winning new business
- A target driven mindset with good pipeline discipline
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A genuine interest in business, technology and how industries evolve
- The ambition to build a long term career with one organisation
What is on Offer
- Base salary up to £45,000 plus commission
- The chance to help launch a new event and grow with it
- A well established, internationally recognised events and media brand
- Genuine investment in your development, with clear progression for strong performers
- Exposure to production, marketing, delegate sales and client services teams
- An entrepreneurial and supportive culture that rewards initiative
- International career opportunities and great company benefits
Interested?
If you are an ambitious salesperson ready to take your first or next step into B2B events, we would love to hear from you. Please apply below or contact Helen at helen@jbrecruitment.co.uk
for a confidential conversation.
Referrals are always welcome.
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About Jackson Barnes Recruitment
Jackson Barnes Recruitment (JBR) delivers international recruitment solutions within the events, media and publishing sectors, placing candidates from graduate to MD level across Event Management
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roles. Founded by Helen Yarrow, who has nearly 30 years of recruitment experience with over a decade focused exclusively on B2B events, JBR 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 candidates from any background, including recruitment, sales, or other commercial environments. Full training and support will be provided.
What level of experience is required for this Sponsorship Sales role?
Up to two years of professional experience is ideal, but drive, commercial instinct, and a genuine desire to build a long-term career are valued just as highly as years on paper.
What does a Sponsorship Sales Manager do day to day?
The role involves selling high value sponsorship packages to senior stakeholders, building a new business pipeline, developing tailored proposals, and identifying new revenue opportunities across the client's events portfolio.
Is this a permanent, office-based role?
Yes. This is a permanent position based in Central London, with travel required as part of the role.
What is the salary for this role?
Up to £45,000, plus commission and benefits.
What career progression is available in this role?
Strong performers can expect clear progression, generous financial rewards, cross-functional exposure to production, marketing, delegate sales and client services, and international career opportunities.
