Sponsorship Sales Manager

Our client, a fast-growing global conference organizer in the financial technology space, is seeking a Sponsorship Sales Manager to drive commercial growth across its international events portfolio.

This is a high-impact role focused on generating sponsorship revenue across flagship events in North America and EMEA. You’ll take ownership of the full sales cycle, from building pipeline through to closing and renewals, while working with a diverse client base ranging from high-growth startups to global financial institutions.

The position is highly target-driven and suited to a commercially minded professional who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and is confident engaging senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Own and drive sponsorship revenue targets across a global events portfolio

Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective sponsors across fintech, finance, and related sectors

Lead full sales cycle including outreach, pitching, negotiation, closing, and renewal

Develop tailored sponsorship packages aligned to client objectives (brand visibility, lead generation, thought leadership)

Build long-term relationships with sponsors, identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities

Engage and influence senior decision-makers including C-suite and marketing leaders

Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing and content teams

Track pipeline performance, forecast revenue, and consistently exceed KPI targets

Represent the business at industry events and networking opportunities

About You / Qualifications

5+ years’ experience in sponsorship sales, ideally in the finance or technology space

Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in a high-performance environment

Strong experience managing full sales cycles and closing complex deals

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging senior leaders

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong commercial instincts with relationship-building expertise and is motivated by revenue growth in a scaling global events business.

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