Sales and Sponsorships Manager
Period: This is a Fixed Term Contract position. Commencement date is as soon as possible, and the end date is 30 September 2025. There is a possibility of going permanent if performance and circumstances permit.
Job Purpose:
Responsible for the overall recruitment, engagement and securing sponsors for a large and well-known event and provide other relationship building activities for the event as per the targets set out and agreed as well as sell floorspace to industry pavilions. Key deliverable is sourcing and securing new business for sponsorships and exhibition space in a fast-paced business environment.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities will be those set out hereunder, including but not limited to, the following:
Contract local/African & International Clients including China, South Korea, Asia Pacific (including Japan and Singapore), MENA (Middle East and North Africa), United States of America, South Africa, and the diaspora (outside Africa). This list is not exhaustive.
Execute sales and sponsorship strategy
Travel required to do Activation Presentations and Spokesperson / Travel missions/Roadshows
Actively seek out and follow through on new prospects from all relevant sources.
New business development
Retention and growth of the existing business through strategic account management.
Drive sales and sponsorship strategy
Ability to travel
Reporting
Skills
Extensive experience in sales with Sponsorships
Existing high level relationships in Africa and globally beneficial
Ability to build new relationships quickly
Align and deliver on required targets in fast paced environment
Fast paced environment
Remuneration:
