sponsor manager

Undercurrents is currently looking for a Sponsorship Sales Manager to work within their friendly and growing team.

You will be promoting sponsorship opportunities for the Undercurrents portfolio of music related events including showcases, educational forums and trade shows. You should have previous sales experience, preferably in a sponsorship sales role, enjoy developing new business relationships and sales opportunities as well as maintaining relationships with existing sponsors to maximize repeat business.

Each Undercurrents Event must be commercially successful. You must have the entrepreneurial flair and initiative to win corporate sponsorship.
You will research new business opportunities via the internet, relevant business publications and visiting competitor events. Business presentations are pitched at senior level so you must be confident and have a consultative approach to the sales process and be able to deal with decision makers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with other intelligent, motivated and successful people within a company who support the work hard play hard ethos.

This job is with one of the most important within Undercurrents, one that coordinates sponsorships for over 400 events a year in a wide range of demographic areas, including 20 of the largest regions of the US and Canada. Events are run in all major North American cities and reflect a global perspective on current music business issues. What is needed is at least 4 year’s relevant commercial experience in a business development role in which deal values averaged around $15k. You’ll spend approximately 70% of your time on the phone and 30% in front of clients at their offices, industry forums and events.

Oversee strategy, budget, marketing and production for music showcases and educational seminars for the music / entertainment industry. Responsible for annual forecast and quarterly business planning. Manage coordination between departments to meet target deadlines for production and marketing. Sponsor research, and execute marketing plan. Research industry issues for new training seminars and conference ideas. Work with showcase & conference producer to manage industry-specific business and marketing strategy conferences. Research and prospect sponsorship opportunities, venue coordination and research, draft agenda, and manage on-site.

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