ASAP: Sponsorship & Business Development Manager (m/w/d)

Our client is an international, membership-based organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-profile conferences, educational programmes, and industry engagement initiatives. To support continued growth, they are looking for a commercially minded professional who can join their team in a fast-paced and collaborative environment with an immediate start preferred. This is a try & hire opportunity with the goal of permanently employing the candidate if the match is there on both sides. Job Description:

• Develop and execute sponsorship and partnership strategies to achieve revenue objectives
• Identify, approach, and secure new sponsors and commercial partners
• Manage key partner relationships and act as the primary point of contact throughout the partnership lifecycle
• Negotiate sponsorship agreements and ensure commercial terms are effectively managed
• Create and refine sponsorship packages, exhibitor offerings, and activation opportunities
• Coordinate sponsor participation for conferences, events, and industry programmes
• Oversee exhibitor management, floor planning, and sponsorship logistics in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure contracted benefits are delivered and maintain high levels of partner satisfaction
• Monitor sponsorship pipeline performance, forecasting, and revenue reporting
• Collaborate closely with marketing, events, finance, and leadership teams
• Support continuous improvement of partnership processes and commercial operations
The Successful Applicant:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification
• Around 3-7 years of experience in sponsorship sales, partnerships, business development, events, or account management
• Experience with the pharma/lifescience sector is a strong plus
• Proven ability to generate revenue through commercial partnerships or sponsorship programmes
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with corporate partners, exhibitors, or key accounts
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong commercial mindset combined with a customer-oriented approach
• Experience working with corporate partners, exhibitors, or key accounts
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Fluent English is required; additional European languages are advantageous
• Proficient with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness to travel occasionally for event delivery
What's on Offer:
• International and collaborative working environment
• Ownership of a strategically important commercial portfolio
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and global partners
• Varied role combining sales, partnerships, and event management
• Opportunity to contribute to organisational growth and impact
• Modern offices and flexible working environment
• Try&Hire opportunity