Sponsorship Sales Manager

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Hiring for Leading Event…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 Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Business Development and Sales Industries Events Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Salt by 2x Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 4 days ago CNN Content Sales & Strategic Partnership Sr Manager, Middle East & Africa, Doha based Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 11 hours ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 days ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 4 days ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 3 days ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 4 days ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 5 months ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr