Global Sponsorship Manager – Live Events

Mesh-AI Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking a Commercial Manager to join FT Live’s high-performing team. This fixed-term position requires expertise in sponsorship sales, managing client relationships, and driving revenue for global conferences. The chosen candidate will support the Senior Commercial Manager in securing high-value deals and will benefit from a 50% hybrid working model that fosters collaboration and flexibility. Suitable candidates will have a proven track record of exceeding sales targets and strong negotiation skills.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Medical cover

Inclusive parental leave packages

Subsidised gym memberships

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in event sales.
• Track record of exceeding sales targets.
• Experience in a fast-paced, global organisation.

Responsibilities

• Secure high-value sponsorship deals from leading global corporations.
• Prospect, pitch and close new business in excess of annual targets.
• Manage all stages of the sales cycle, from client consultation to contract negotiation.

Skills

Sponsorship sales success

Sales target achievement

Consultative selling

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

CRM experience

Event sales experience

Time management

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

A leading media organization is seeking a Commercial Manager to join FT Live’s high-performing team. This fixed-term position requires expertise in sponsorship sales, managing client relationships, and driving revenue for global conferences. The chosen candidate will support the Senior Commercial Manager in securing high-value deals and will benefit from a 50% hybrid working model that fosters collaboration and flexibility. Suitable candidates will have a proven track record of exceeding sales targets and strong negotiation skills.