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: marcus@intelligencetransferc.co.za