Event Sponsorship Executive

23 January, 2023

 

Interested in working for a leading and highly reputable event and media group in Sweden?

If so, please read on…

 

A highly inspirational event and media group with a culture of innovation and growth is looking for an Event Sponsorship Executive to manage the sponsorship revenues for their Data, Analytics and AI bespoke event portfolio.

 

The role 

As Event Sponsorship Executive you will be:

  • Driving sponsorship/partnership revenues across a diverse portfolio of bespoke and exclusive Data, Analytics and AI events marketed directly to a selection of Nordic and international customers;
  • Oversee the revenue generation across partner ticket sales, exhibition commerce, stand sales;
  • Take responsibility for the full P&L (profit & lost) and therefore ensure the event management is profitable and the sponsorship strategy is effective and on track.
  • Work very closely and report directly to the VP Sales.

 

This is a senior position within a new department which is set to grow quickly so the opportunity is big. These events are normally between 250 to 2500 people in size with 10 to 70 Partners/Exhibitors per event.

 

Requirements for the role

  • 2+ years in B2B event sponsorship sales experience or similar;
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent required;
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English;
  • Experience selling to large, complex accounts using a consultative selling process;
  • Proven success with and understanding of a structured sales process, including prospecting, building a pipeline, moving opportunities through the sales cycle; proposing, presenting and discussing solutions with marketing executives and other decision-makers;
  • Ambition to be perceived as a market evangelist and expert;
  • Exemplary high standards for customer service, honesty, and integrity;
  • Ability to take initiative in identifying, addressing and resolving day to day issues and challenges;
  • Confident, articulate and outgoing;
  • Stable career path;
  • Strong attention to detail.

 

Coordea offers

  • Full-time position;
  • Introduction, onboarding and training specially designed for the position;
  • Fun team building activities;
  • Vibrant office and working environment;
  • Low hierarchy and open communication;
  • WFH policy, up to 5 days per month;
  • Friendly and professional team;
  • Possibility for sporadic business trips in different European countries, mainly Sweden.

 

You will be supported by diverse teams where the unique perspectives, ideas, and experiences that all Coordea people bring, are strongly valued.

 

If you think that you could be the Event Sponsorship Executive that we are looking for, please send us your CV on English at the following email: career@coordea.com with the subject line: “Application for Event Sponsorship Executive”.

 

Applications are reviewed in the order that they arrive, and we will close the opening as soon as we find the right candidate. Please be advised that references in your CV are required. We advise all applicants to APPLY as early as possible.