Manager, Sponsorship & Exhibition Experiences

📋 Description

• Provide an exceptional experience for sponsors by guiding them through all phases of event involvement.

• Manage the implementation of sponsorship packages, MPOs, exhibitor participation, booth experiences, content, digital activations, graphics, registration, and onsite support.

• Enhance and refine processes that facilitate smooth sponsor delivery.

• Develop and sustain materials for sponsor readiness, including content guidelines, policies, and technical specifications.

• Ensure that sponsors are aligned with critical milestones, timelines, and deliverables across various events.

• Foster the development of long-term sponsor relationships and pinpoint opportunities for cross-selling and upselling in collaboration with sales teams.

• Promote ongoing improvement in sponsor engagement and delivery experiences.

• Serve as the sponsor's advocate both internally and externally, representing their needs and priorities.

• Collaborate directly with clients and partner teams to guarantee the smooth execution of sponsorship deliverables.

• Work across multiple client workstreams to implement sponsorship packages and marketing opportunities.

• Assist with financial tracking, forecasting, and reporting related to sponsorship delivery as necessary.

• Provide onsite event support, including live troubleshooting and management of stakeholders.

• Share knowledge and best practices to contribute to the broader sponsorship and account teams.

• Support a range of events by adapting to various projects and priorities as needed.

• Take part in agency and client account calls to help strengthen client relationships and explore future sponsorship opportunities.

• Maintain a strong understanding of team systems, tools, processes, and resources.

⛳️ Requirements

• Background in sponsorship execution, preferably in conferences, exhibitions, or large-scale live events.

• Demonstrated experience in delivering sponsorship packages and exhibitor programs.

• Familiarity with sponsor/exhibitor management platforms (experience with RainFocus is preferred).

• Strong project management capabilities with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.

• Proficient in tools like Monday.com or other similar project management systems.

• Excellent customer service approach with outstanding stakeholder management abilities.

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment under pressure and across multiple event timelines.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote.

• Experience within the Microsoft ecosystem is advantageous.

• Comfortable working independently within a distributed or global team.

🏝️ Benefits

• PTO – 20 days plus public holidays.

• Summer Hours.

• Birthday Day Off.

• 401k – access to funds for employer contributions.

• Health Care – employee coverage at 100%, dependent coverage at 25%.

• Dental & Vision – 50% coverage.

• Life Insurance.

• Health Advocacy Program.

• Wellbeing & Inclusion Initiatives, including access to an EAP.

• Family Leave & Adoption Assistance.

• Rewards & Recognition incentives.

• Volunteering Day.

• Cell & Wi-Fi allowance.

• Generous Talent Referral Scheme.

• Time Off in Lieu.