About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager Sponsorship Sales to drive sponsorship revenue for our conferences, summits, and flagship events. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in sponsorship sales, with experience identifying prospective sponsors, building relationships with brand decision-makers, pitching customized sponsorship opportunities, and closing high-value deals. This is an end-to-end sales role focused on generating sponsorship revenue and developing long-term partnerships. Key Responsibilities: - Identify and acquire sponsors for conferences, summits, industry events, and leadership forums. - Generate sponsorship leads through market research, networking, referrals, cold outreach, and existing industry relationships. - Develop and execute sponsorship sales strategies to consistently achieve revenue targets. - Own the complete sponsorship sales lifecyclefrom prospecting and lead generation to proposal presentation, negotiation, and deal closure. Client Relationship Management: - Build strong relationships with Marketing Heads, Brand Managers, Partnership Teams, CXOs, and senior decision-makers. - Understand client marketing objectives and recommend customized sponsorship solutions. - Negotiate commercial terms and ensure successful execution of sponsorship agreements. - Develop long-term partnerships to drive repeat sponsorship opportunities. Revenue & Pipeline Management: - Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sponsorship revenue targets. - Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and accurately forecast revenue. - Track leads, opportunities, and sales activities using CRM tools. - Prepare regular sales reports and pipeline updates for leadership. Cross-functional Collaboration: - Work closely with the Marketing and Events teams to ensure seamless delivery of sponsorship commitments. - Coordinate with internal stakeholders to maximize sponsor visibility and campaign success. - Attend industry conferences, networking events, and business forums to generate new sponsorship opportunities and strengthen industry relationships. Candidate Profile: Mandatory Requirements: - 5+ years of overall B2B Sales/Business Development experience. - Minimum 2+ years of recent experience in Sponsorship Sales, Conference Sales, Event Sales, Media Sales, or Exhibition Sales. - Proven experience managing the complete sponsorship sales lifecyclefrom lead generation and prospecting to negotiation and deal closure. - Demonstrated track record of achieving sponsorship revenue targets for conferences, summits, exhibitions, or corporate events. - Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to design and pitch customized sponsorship packages, including branding opportunities, exhibition booths, speaking slots, partnerships, and promotional campaigns. - Experience engaging with Marketing Heads, Brand Managers, Partnership Teams, CXOs, and senior business stakeholders. - Strong commercial negotiation and relationship management skills. - Hands-on experience using CRM platforms such as HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho CRM, or similar tools. Preferred Background: - Candidates with experience in the following industries will be preferred: i. Conference & Event Management ii. B2B Conferences & Summits iii. Media & Publishing iv. Exhibition & Trade Shows v. Event Marketing vi. Sponsorship & Partnership Sales What We're Looking For: The ideal candidate should demonstrate measurable business impact through achievements such as: - Sponsorship revenue generated - Number of sponsorship deals closed - Average deal value - Target achievement (%) - Strategic partnerships acquired - Client retention and repeat sponsorships Candidates whose resumes clearly highlight these achievements with measurable outcomes will be preferred. Why Join Us: - Own high-impact sponsorship sales for premium conferences and industry events. - Work with leading brands, marketing leaders, and business decision-makers. - High-visibility role with significant ownership and revenue impact. - Opportunity to build long-term strategic partnerships while accelerating your career in sponsorship and event sales.

Hyderabad

Business Development Manager - Sponsorship Sales - Conferences & Events 

Job Description for Business Development Manager - Sponsorship Sales - Conferences & Events  in CREWKARMA NETWORKS PRIVATE LIMITED in  Hyderabad for (5-7) years of experience. Apply Now!