Sponsorship Sales Manager – 6-Month Maternity Cover

Role Overview

• Sell sponsorship and exhibition packages across TM Forum’s global events.
• Build strong relationships with existing member accounts and support their ongoing success.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including outreach to non-member vendors.
• Conduct market and industry research to align sales strategy with client needs and trends.
• Consistently meet or exceed individual sales targets and contribute to wider team objectives.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, content, and operations teams to deliver strong value propositions.
• Represent TM Forum at events (virtual and in-person) as needed.
• Manage client accounts onsite and lead rebooking efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of B2B sales experience, ideally in event sponsorship sales.
• Proven success in both account management and new business generation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation, pitching, and closing skills.
• Target-driven, self-motivated, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Salesforce and CLM systems is an advantage.
• A passion for delivering excellent client service.

Benefits

• Collaboration in a diverse community
• Opportunities for professional development