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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

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will be responsible for serving the needs of the existing customers and closing sales deals to create new customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare for the sales calls including conducting research and building sales decks
• Leading the prospective client calls, sending pitches, and closing new deals.
• Presenting company's products as a solution to the prospective client’s business challenge/needs
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing for new customers
• Should be flexible working in shifts or in different time zones
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Develop a pipeline of qualified opportunities and consistently maintain an accurate forecast
• Liaise and partner with other internal departments to manage complex sales opportunities

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Graduate/Postgraduate or equivalent
• 8-10 years of SaaS sales experience required
• Ability to hunt new business and manage a pipeline
• Great team player
• Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit highly encouraged
• Enjoy working in small, fast-paced teams where you can take initiative and accountability, and generate results every day
• Great listening skills and a desire to learn proper consultative selling techniques
• High-energy and positive attitude
• Attention to detail and the ability to multitask while maintaining a high quality of work
• Confidence to overcome objections and convert interest into qualified

PERKS, BENEFITS AND WORK CULTURE:

A wholesome opportunity in a fast-paced environment that will enable you to juggle between concepts, yet maintain the quality of content, interact and share your ideas and have loads of learning while at work. Work with a team of highly talented young professionals and enjoy the comprehensive benefits that company offers.