Sales & Business Development

Sponsorship Sales Executive

Eventhive · Lagos, Nigeria

Verified Full Time Remote
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Job Description

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### **About the Role**

We are seeking an ambitious, commercially minded **Sponsorship Sales Executive** to drive sponsorship and partnership revenue growth across Eventhive’s expanding portfolio of industry-leading events.

In this role, you will lead the full sales lifecycle—from prospecting high-value clients and building relationships with key decision-makers to pitching tailored sponsorship packages, negotiating commercial terms, and closing deals.

This position is ideal for a driven B2B sales professional who understands corporate marketing strategies and excels at translating audience reach and engagement into clear, measurable commercial value.

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Responsibilities

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### **Key Responsibilities**

#### **Lead Generation & Prospecting**

  • Research and identify prospective sponsors, exhibitors, and strategic partners aligned with Eventhive’s event sectors and audience demographics.
  • Build, cultivate, and maintain a robust, healthy pipeline of prospective B2B clients.
  • Drive proactive outbound prospecting via phone calls, emails, LinkedIn, and industry networks.
  • Target and establish relationships with marketing, communications, business development, and senior management decision-makers.

#### **Sales & Business Development**

  • Pitch and present Eventhive’s sponsorship, exhibition, and partnership packages to prospective clients.
  • Consult with prospects to understand their unique marketing and commercial objectives, tailoring recommendations accordingly.
  • Design bespoke proposals and sponsorship packages in collaboration with internal teams.
  • Lead sales meetings, presentations, and commercial negotiations from initial contact to close.
  • Consistently meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sponsorship revenue targets.

#### **Account Management & Retention**

  • Foster strong, long-term relationships with existing sponsors to drive repeat business, account growth, and upselling opportunities.
  • Align client expectations with internal teams and ensure all contractual deliverables are flawlessly executed by the operations and marketing departments.
  • Cross-sell opportunities across Eventhive’s broader portfolio of events to expand client partnerships.

#### **Pipeline Management & Reporting**

  • Maintain accurate records of all leads, opportunities, proposals, active negotiations, and closed deals in the CRM or sales tracker.
  • Provide regular pipeline updates and accurate revenue forecasts to leadership.
  • Monitor conversion rates and identify proactive strategies to optimize the sales cycle.
  • Keep a pulse on competitor events, market trends, and industry landscape shifts.

#### **Market Intelligence & Networking**

  • Attend Eventhive events and industry gatherings to network with prospective clients and strengthen existing relationships.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the core industries and market verticals covered by Eventhive.
  • Track key commercial triggers—such as companies entering new markets, launching products, or scaling operations—to identify high-potential sales opportunities.

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Requirements

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### **Requirements & Qualifications**

  • **Experience:** 2–4 years of proven experience in B2B sales, sponsorship sales, business development, media sales, or event commercial roles. *(Note: Prior experience selling sponsorships, advertising, exhibitions, or professional services is a strong advantage.)*
  • **Track Record:** A demonstrated history of consistently meeting or exceeding sales and revenue targets.
  • **Sales & Negotiation:** Strong prospecting, pitching, and negotiation abilities, with the confidence to pitch directly to senior-level decision-makers.
  • **Communication:** Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a talent for articulating clear commercial value.
  • **Commercial Acumen:** High commercial awareness and the ability to listen, understand a client’s core business objectives, and align them with the right opportunities.
  • **Process & Tools:** Strong follow-up discipline, pipeline-management skills, and proficiency with CRM systems, spreadsheets, and modern sales tools.

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### **What We’re Looking For (Our Core Traits)**

  • **Hunter Mentality:** You are proactive, driven, and eager to create your own opportunities rather than waiting for inbound leads.
  • **Commercial Curiosity:** You take the time to deeply understand a prospect’s goals and challenges before pitching a solution.
  • **Relationship Builder:** You excel at turning a one-time sales conversation into a trusted, long-term partnership.
  • **Resilience:** You handle rejection constructively and maintain momentum to keep your pipeline moving forward.
  • **Persuasive Communicator:** You possess the executive presence to clearly and compellingly articulate why an Eventhive platform is a high-ROI investment.

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