Sponsorship Account Executive

A leading regional economic development organisation is seeking a Commercial Partnerships Lead to spearhead commercial strategy and partnerships for a range of high-profile events.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering investment, growth, and promotional success for one of the UK's most dynamic and diverse regions.

About the Role

As the Commercial Partnerships Lead, you will:

• Develop and implement a commercial strategy for flagship events
• Secure and manage sponsorships to meet ambitious revenue goals
• Recruit, onboard, and manage sponsors and partners for upcoming events
• Create tailored sponsorship packages and oversee fulfilment of all partner agreements
• Serve as the main point of contact for commercial sponsors, ensuring a premium experience and successful delivery
• Conduct post-event evaluations to inform future planning

Who We're Looking For

• Strong strategic and commercial acumen in a sales environment
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills
• A track record of managing sponsorships or partnerships, ideally within events or corporate environments
• A proactive, results-focused approach and the ability to work across multiple stakeholders

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