Sponsorship Manager
This is an open vacancy with one of our clients.
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Where
- Surat, Coimbatore, Remote India
- Salary
- ₹10,00,000–₹22,00,000 per year
- Work mode
- On-site, Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Qualifications
- MBA/PGDM
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About the role
One of our prestigious clients is hiring a Sponsorship Manager to sell and manage sponsorships across events, sports and entertainment properties. You will find the right brand partners, negotiate deals and make sure partnerships deliver what was agreed. The role combines persuasive selling with careful partner care.
What you'll do
- Identify brands whose audiences and goals fit each event, sports or entertainment property.
- Prepare tailored sponsorship proposals that explain visibility, activation and audience reach.
- Negotiate sponsorship deals on rights, deliverables and terms, then hand over clearly to delivery teams.
- Manage partner relationships through the season, resolving issues and keeping partners informed.
- Supervise sponsorship executives, reviewing their pipelines and proposals.
- Plan the sponsorship calendar with event teams so partner commitments stay realistic.
What you'll bring
- 7–11 years of experience in sponsorship sales or partnerships in events, sports or entertainment.
- An MBA or PGDM, with a solid grasp of brand marketing.
- Strong negotiation skills and confidence with brand decision-makers.
- Good understanding of how sponsors measure the value they receive.
- Experience managing a sales pipeline and supervising team members.
Good to have
- Prior experience in the sports or entertainment sector.
- Exposure to athlete or talent partnerships linked to sponsorship deals.
- Familiarity with business planning for a portfolio of sponsorships.