Sponsorship Manager

A successful Conferencing & Training Company based in Randburg is looking for an experienced Sponsorship Manager to join their team. The Sponsorship Manager will work as a team with the Marketing and the Production Team. Main function To on‑board sponsors and exhibitors for a number of new and annual events. Our sponsorship sales team identifies and matches these opportunities with the best sponsors. Sponsorship managers are responsible for selling sponsorship opportunities to senior‑level executives of public and private sector companies. You will also work closely with other departments including production, marketing, finance, and sales. Principal responsibilities Researching the potential market and sourcing leads Sell exhibition and sponsorship packages for a number of events Cold calling and relationship building Produce detailed customized proposals for potential sponsors Researching companies to identify opportunities for events Excellent written and verbal skills Have knowledge of working with vendors and solution providers Driven to perform to deadlines and have an eye for detail Be able to travel to events and assist on‑site Requirements A University Degree in a related field (or equivalent relevant job experience) The ability to work as part of a team Previous work within a sponsorship or fundraising position A background in event sponsorship or sales will be an advantage Proven negotiating and people skills Excellent organizational and communication skills (written and oral) The ability to be self‑motivated and meet many critical deadlines efficiently A desire to work in a constantly changing environment A background in IT would be a bonus Email your CV to: #J-18808-Ljbffr