Sponsorship Manager at Investment Industry · Mumbai · 2 - 5 years · ₹12L - ₹16L / yr · Posted 30 Jan 2026

REVIEW CRITERIA:
MANDATORY:
- Strong sponsor acquiring and managing profile
- Must have 2+ years of experience in sponsorship sales, business development, partnerships, or events sales
- Must have experience in identifying & acquiring sponsors
- Must have experience creating sponsorship decks, proposals, and pitching
- Must have handled negotiations and closure of sponsorship deals
- Must have managed pre-, during, and post-event sponsor engagement
- Must be proficient in powerpoint and excel
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field
- Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
PREFERRED:
- Events industry
- Experience in startup ecosystem events
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
ROLE SUMMARY:
We are looking for a dynamic and driven Sponsorship Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, acquiring, and managing sponsors for various events and initiatives. This role is a unique blend of business development, client servicing, and event execution, and is ideal for someone with strong relationship- building skills and a passion for events and branding.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identify & Acquire Sponsors: Research and approach potential sponsors that align with our event themes and audience profiles
- Pitch & Negotiate: Create compelling sponsorship decks and proposals; lead negotiations to secure sponsorship deals
- Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors pre, during, and post events
- Sponsorship Fulfilment: Ensure all sponsorship deliverables (branding, speaking slots, stalls, digital exposure, etc.) are executed seamlessly
- Cross-functional Coordination: Collaborate with marketing, design, content, and event execution teams to deliver value to sponsors
- Post-event Reporting: Prepare performance reports and ROI presentations for sponsors to build long-term partnerships
- Market Research: Stay updated on sponsorship trends and competitors to identify new opportunities
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field
- 2–5 years of experience in sponsorship sales, business development, or partnerships (event industry preferred)
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Strong relationship-building skills with a client-first mindset
- Ability to create persuasive pitch decks and proposals
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel
- High level of organization and attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

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