Sponsorship & Business Development Officer

Marketing

Full Time


Job Description

Job Summary

  • We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sponsorship and Business Development Manager to join our team.
  • The ideal candidate will have a strong network of potential sponsors, such as banks, drinks companies, FinTech, and others.
  • This role requires someone who can effectively package our events into sponsorable properties, maintain relationships, and secure funding for the company’s range of events.

Responsibilities
Sponsorship Acquisition:

  • Package events into attractive sponsorship opportunities.
  • Create compelling sponsorship proposals and presentations.
  • Identify and target potential sponsors from relevant industries.

Outreach and Networking:

  • Conduct regular outreach to potential sponsors and follow up on leads.
  • Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential sponsors.
  • Attend industry events and network to build new relationships.
  • Regularly update and manage the CRM system to track sponsorship leads, relationships, and event funding status.

Event Coordination:

  • Collaborate with the events team to ensure sponsor requirements are met.
  • Coordinate with sponsors to ensure successful event execution as needed.

Reporting and Analysis:

  • Provide updates to sponsors on event progress and outcomes.
  • Track and report on sponsorship acquisition and retention metrics.
  • Provide feedback and insights on sponsorship strategies and performance.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in sponsorship sales, business development, or a related role.
  • Proven track record of securing sponsorships in the creative, culture, or events space.
  • Strong network of potential sponsors, particularly in banks, drinks companies, and fintech startups.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage CRM and build new relationships.
  • Highly organized with strong project management skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
  • Passion for African culture, fashion, art, and design is a plus.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Smart Partners on docs.google.com to apply


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