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

* Own commercial partnerships across a diverse events portfolio

* High visibility role with international stakeholder exposure

## About Our Client ##

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

Quote job ref

JN-092026-7096210

Job Function

Sales

Specialisation

Public Sector & Not-For-Profit

Industry

Not For Profit

Where

Zürich

Contract Type

Interim

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