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

- Own commercial partnerships across a diverse events portfolio - High visibility role with international stakeholder exposure

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