Sponsorship Manager - Gauteng, Hyde Park jobs in South AfricaThe new Sponsorship Sales Manager is responsible for developing the company sales strategy, networking, building and nurturing relationships with CMOs, Marketing Directors, CEOs, and Brand Managers across the industry, and most importantly, selling the organization's products and closing sponsorship deals.The organization owns 4 strategic branded event/festival assets and partners on various prestigious and sizeable well-known events. In the future, additional branded events may be added. The Sponsorship Sales Executive will lead responsibility in the sale of these partnerships as well.The Sponsorship Sales Manager is required to proactively develop and establish new corporate business, maintain key relationships with existing clients, and sell the organization's products to both.In addition to this, the SSM is required to inform the business of market trends relating to the organization's products and continually innovate to keep the offerings relevant. The SSM is a premium brand ambassador for the organization at all times.The Sponsorship Sales Manager: Sponsorships, partnerships, products include:Required to sell the organization Products to a primarily Corporate Market.Target customers include banks, insurers, alcohol and sin tax brands, mobile networks, mobile OEM, and other brands looking to benefit from marketing.Be knowledgeable about festivals, music events, and award-winning campaigns in SA.The SM will be required to present confidently to large audiences as well as to individuals (Presentation Skills and public speaking confidence).Lead a weekly sales meeting with the CEO, product heads, and support sales staff.Work in partnership with the sales leads from the partnered products.Work closely with 3rd party agencies.Regular new client and existing client meetings; hungry sales ability and drive.Brief and work with the production department to plan, ideate, and design creative campaigns for clients.Required to travel to other regions from time to time to conduct workshops, presentations, and sales pitches.Skills:A degree or diploma in Sales / Marketing / Commerce is preferable.5 to 8 years of experience in sales of events, advertising, media, or marketing solutions will be an advantage.Existing relationships with clients at senior levels will be an advantage.Strong experience in group facilitation and boardroom presentations.Apple Mac skills in Keynote are especially a huge plus.Previous experience using a CRM system.Proven ability to learn vast quantities of material in a short period of time.Creative and strategic ability in developing solutions for clients.Candidates from top advertising agencies or media houses may have an advantage.Desired Skills:Sponsorship ManagementPitchesMarketing strategiesPartnerships Account ManagementDesired Work Experience:2 to 5 years Middle / Department ManagementDesired Qualification Level:DiplomaAbout The Employer:Events, production, and activation organization, 20 years old.The number of jobs in each salary range for all: Hyde Park, JHB office, or Rondebosch, CPT, Western Cape, Gauteng.R70,000 cost to company per month negotiable depending on experience.
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