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

Zürich Interim View Job Description
We are recruiting a Sponsorship & Business Development Coordinator/Manager to drive partner acquisition, sponsorship growth, and commercial relationship management across a portfolio of international events. This role combines business development, account management, event delivery, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.

hinzugefügt 03/09/2026

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

Firmenprofil

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.

Stellenbeschreibung

  • 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

Anforderungsprofil

  • 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

Sonstige Informationen

  • 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
Referenznummer angeben
JN-092026-7096210

Zusammenfassung

Berufsfeld
Vertrieb
Näheres Berufsfeld
Public Sector & Not-For-Profit
Branche
Not For Profit
Ort
Zürich
Vertragsart
Interim
Referenznummer
JN-092026-7096210

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