Sponsorship Sales Executive - B2B Events

Base salary up to £30K Commission Benefits

Central London based Office, Hybrid Working Travel

We’re hiring for an exciting early career events sales role with a leading international events company, renowned for its industry excellence and multiple award wins.

This Sponsorship Sales Executive role demands a highly articulate, sales driven individual who enjoys building professional relationships and has a real hunger to close high-value sales.

What will you be doing?

Sell high-value sponsorship packages to companies worldwide, representing a respected international events brand.
Conduct in-depth industry research to identify and target new sponsorship prospects.
Lead consultative, solution-driven sales conversations via phone, video calls, and face-to-face meetings.
Craft clear, professional email communications to engage and convert potential clients.
Drive new business development by identifying and securing fresh opportunities to grow the sales pipeline.
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring long-term satisfaction and retention.
Deepen partnerships with key clients by developing tailored marketing strategies focused on increasing annual spend and delivering measurable ROI.
Stay ahead of market trends through continuous research and both internal and external training.
Deliver bespoke sponsorship solutions that meet each client’s unique needs and objectives.
Attend your events and key industry events, building your network and staying connected to the market.

Requirements & What We’re Looking For:

Ideally educated to degree level.
6–12 months of direct B2B sales experience is preferred - especially within event sales, media, IT, recruitment, or a similar consultative environment.
A genuine desire to build a long-term career in B2B sales is essential.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills - you’ll be regularly speaking with clients and crafting professional business emails.
A proven track record of meeting revenue targets and working effectively to deadlines.
Highly organised, with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
A consultative, solutions-led approach to sales, focused on understanding client needs and delivering value.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performing, and collaborative team environment, while taking full ownership of your responsibilities.

Apply now or message me for more information on this early career B2B events Sponsorship Sales Executive job opportunity.

About Jackson Barnes Recruitment

Jackson Barnes Recruitment delivers international recruitment solutions within the events, media, and publishing sectors. Jackson Barnes recruits Graduate to MD level in the following positions:

Researcher
Conference producer
Event Marketing
Sales – delegate, sponsorship & Business Development
Event Manager
Editor

We recruit for organisations in the UK and overseas, with success in London, Dubai, New York, Singapore and Australia.