Commercial Partnerships Manager

Commercial Partnerships ManagerLocation: Hybrid based in Thanet, with regular office attendance and team meetings in the Thanet officeHours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to FridayContract: PermanentWe are recruiting for a Commercial Partnerships Manager to join a small, collaborative events team supporting a portfolio of international conferences.This is a commercially focused role responsible for developing sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, winning new business, building strong relationships and managing partnerships from initial approach through to event delivery.The role encompasses corporate partnerships, event partnerships, sponsorship and business development, making it well suited to an experienced Corporate Partnerships Manager, Events Partnerships Manager, Sponsorship Manager or Business Development Manager looking for a commercially focused events environment.ResponsibilitiesIdentify, develop and secure new sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities through research, networking and targeted outreach.Manage and develop strong, long-term relationships with existing sponsors and exhibitors.Act as the main point of contact, advising on sponsorship packages, benefits and return on investment.Manage and maintain the sponsorship and exhibitor pipeline, ensuring leads, contacts and interactions are accurately recorded on the CRM.Work with senior management to negotiate and agree sponsorship and exhibition packages.Coordinate sponsorship and exhibitor activity, ensuring agreed ..... full job details .....