Sponsorship Sales Manager
Central London – Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Up to £55k + Uncapped Commission (lucrative OTE)
Are you making a name for yourself in events sales but feel ready for a bigger challenge?
Ark Recruitment are partnering with a global leader in B2B conferences and networking events that’s looking to hire an ambitious Sponsorship Sales Manager to join its high-performing commercial team.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with 2-4 years’ experience in sponsorship, conference or exhibition sales who has built a strong foundation, consistently delivers against target, and is now looking for more ownership, larger deals and genuine career progression.
You’ll join a business with over 50 years of success, industry-leading training, an exceptional reputation and clear opportunities to develop your career within an international organisation.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for securing sponsorship revenue across a portfolio of international conferences and networking events within the legal and professional services sector.
Working consultatively with senior decision-makers from law firms, legal technology businesses and professional service organisations, you’ll create bespoke sponsorship packages that help clients achieve their commercial and marketing objectives.
This is a relationship-led sales role where you’ll have the opportunity to manage the full sales cycle, build long-term partnerships and work on genuinely high-profile international events.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Winning new sponsorship business across an established international event portfolio
- Building relationships with senior stakeholders across the legal and professional services sectors
- Growing existing accounts while identifying new commercial opportunities
- Creating tailored sponsorship proposals that deliver real value for clients
- Working closely with production, marketing and operations teams
- Consistently achieving and exceeding revenue targets
- Attending international events and expanding your industry network
About You
We’re looking for someone who’s ambitious, commercially driven and eager to build a long-term career within the events industry.
You’ll likely have:
- 2-4 years’ experience in B2B events, sponsorship or exhibition sales
- A proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
- Confidence speaking with senior decision-makers
- Strong business development and relationship management skills
- A consultative, solutions-led approach to sales
- A genuine desire to learn, develop and progress your career
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who’s hungry to succeed, enjoys winning new business and wants to join a business where high performers are recognised and rewarded.
What’s On Offer
- Up to £55,000 basic salary + uncapped commission
- Hybrid working (3 days in Central London)
- Industry-leading training and ongoing development
- Clear career progression within a global events business
- International travel across Europe and the US
- Private medical and dental insurance, life assurance and health cash plan
- Collaborative, high-performing culture with regular incentives and company events
If you’re performing well in your current events sales role but feel ready to take the next step in your career, I’d love to tell you more about this opportunity. Apply today or get in touch with Robyn for a confidential conversation.
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