Job Description

Job Title: Sponsor Manager
Location: Mumbai

To: CGO

Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Sponsorship Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, acquiring, and managing sponsors for various events and initiatives. This role is a unique blend of business development, client servicing, and event execution, and is ideal for someone with strong relationship-building skills and a passion for events and branding.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify & Acquire Sponsors: Research and approach potential sponsors that align with our event themes and audience profiles

Pitch & Negotiate: Create compelling sponsorship decks and proposals; lead negotiations to secure sponsorship deals

Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors pre, during, and post events

Sponsorship Fulfilment: Ensure all sponsorship deliverables (branding, speaking slots, stalls, digital exposure, etc.) are executed seamlessly

Cross-functional Coordination: Collaborate with marketing, design, content, and event execution teams to deliver value to sponsors

Post-event Reporting: Prepare performance reports and ROI presentations for sponsors to build long-term partnerships

Market Research: Stay updated on sponsorship trends and competitors to identify new opportunities

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field

3+ years of experience in sponsorship sales, business development, or partnerships (event industry preferred)

Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

Strong relationship-building skills with a client-first mindset

Ability to create persuasive pitch decks and proposals

Proficiency in MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel

High level of organization and attention to detail

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹700,000.00 - ₹900,000.00 per year

Experience:

Negotiation: 4 years (Preferred) Relationship management: 4 years (Preferred) Market research: 4 years (Preferred) Team management: 4 years (Preferred) Performance management: 4 years (Preferred) Market analysis: 4 years (Preferred) Sponsorship & Partnerships Lead: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person