Sponsorship Sales Manager.

Aspire Middle East is hiring on behalf of a leading events agency based in Dubai.

We are seeking an experienced Sponsorship Sales Manager to lead commercial growth across a high-profile portfolio of international B2B events focused on hospitality and investment sectors. This is a strategic, hands-on role with a strong emphasis on revenue generation, relationship management, and long-term client value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sponsorship sales for a portfolio of flagship events, securing high-value partnerships

• Develop and run commercial strategies that align with the agency's growth objectives

• Identify, target, and convert new business opportunities across key markets

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key sponsors and stakeholders

• Collaborate with marketing, content, and operations teams to create and deliver sponsorship packages

• Use CRM tools (such as HubSpot) to manage pipeline, track performance, and report on revenue forecasts

• Contribute to onsite rebooking strategies and long-term partnership development

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 5 years' proven sales experience, ideally within the events or B2B services sector

• Strong experience of closing complex, high-value sponsorship deals

• Experience engaging with C-level stakeholders and navigating multi-stakeholder sales cycles

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• High emotional intelligence and ability to build trust both internally and externally

• Fluent in English; additional languages such as Arabic or French are a strong advantage

• Proficiency in CRM systems, preferably HubSpot

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional who is looking to make a strategic impact within a growing events business. If you are motivated by results, passionate about partnerships, and thrive in a busy environment, we would like to hear from you.

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