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Sponsorship Sales Manager

Consulting

UAE- Abu Dhabi Permanent Negotiable

Salary TBC on the phone with successful candidates.

My client a global events business is looking for a Sponsorship Sales Manager to join a world-class team delivering one of the largest global exhibitions. Based in Abu Dhabi, this is a unique opportunity to work on a flagship event that brings together senior decision-makers, top-tier sponsors, and international stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Drive high-value sponsorship sales by converting inbound leads and identifying new opportunities
Manage a portfolio of existing clients valued between $4-5M, ensuring seamless delivery and upselling where appropriate
Collaborate closely with marketing, operations, and content teams to deliver excellence across every touchpoint
Educate and guide clients on sponsorship positioning, helping them navigate placement and activation options
Support the commercial growth of the platform by exploring untapped segments and partnership models

Requirements:

5+ years’ experience in sponsorship or exhibition sales, ideally in events, media, or publishing
Strong value-based sales approach and excellent lead conversion track record
Confident handling complex accounts and managing high-value client relationships
Comfortable with 80% account management / 20% new business development
Team-oriented with experience working cross-functionally across multiple departments
Culturally aligned: down-to-earth, proactive, reliable, and respectful-with a good sense of humour and a “roll up your sleeves” mentality

***You must be based in or willing to relocate/commute to Abu Dhabi ***

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Industry

Events Services

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Functions

Business Development
Sales

Skills

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Business Development
Sales Management
Lead Generation
Sponsorship Sales
Account Management
Identifying New Opportunities
Events
Business-to-Business

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Information

Job Reference: JO-2506-354633

Salary: Negotiable

Salary per: annum

Job Duration:

Job Start Date: 25/08/2025

Job Industries: Consulting

Job Locations: UAE- Abu Dhabi

Job Types: Permanent

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