Exciting Career Opportunity: Sponsorship Sales Team Leader (London)
Are you a driven, experienced sales professional looking to take your career to the next level? We're partnering with a market-leading events business to recruit a Sponsorship Sales Team Leader who will manage a team of two while continuing to drive their own sales. This is the perfect opportunity for someone with 3+ years of new business sales experience who is ready to step into a leadership role.
Role: Team Leader - Sponsorship Sales
Sector: Events
Location: Hammersmith, London - 3 days pw in the office
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + £20,000 OTE
As the Sponsorship Sales Team Leader, you will play a key role in driving revenue for a prestigious portfolio of events. You'll be responsible for leading a small, motivated team of two while maintaining your own personal sales targets. This is the perfect opportunity for an individual contributor with strong sales experience looking to take their next career step into a leadership position.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, mentor, and support a small team of two sponsorship sales professionals, ensuring they meet and exceed targets.
* Manage your own sales pipeline, proactively securing new sponsorship deals and nurturing relationships with potential clients.
* Set clear sales targets and strategies for your team, driving performance and ensuring individual and collective success.
* Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery of sponsorship packages.
* Develop and maintain strong, lasting relationships with sponsors and clients, ensuring repeat business and long-term partnerships.
* Stay ahead of industry trends and client needs to identify new opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.
What We're Looking For:
* 3+ years of new business sales experience, ideally within the events, sponsorship, or exhibitions space.
* Proven ability to close deals and build relationships with key clients.
* Strong leadership potential with the ability to manage and inspire a small team.
* A results-driven mindset with a passion for achieving targets and driving business growth.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
* A proactive, hands-on approach, with the ability to lead by example and drive success.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong sales background who is eager to take on more responsibility and step into a leadership role, all while maintaining their individual contributor status.
If you're ready for the next step in your career, apply today!
Desired Skills and Experience
Sales, New Business Development, Business Development, B2B, Team Leader, Player Manager, Events, Exhibitions, Sponsorships