This is an exciting opportunity working across several brands for Future's award-winning events, including The Photography Show, Homebuilding & Renovating Shows, Decanter and our wider portfolio.

In this senior commercial sales role, you will identify, secure, and manage key sponsorship opportunities.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Head of Event Partnerships, you will work closely with the event sales and operations teams to create compelling sponsorship opportunities to take to market. We are aiming to generate new business from non-endemic brands to enhance our events. You will;

Sponsorship Strategy & Planning: Develop a comprehensive sponsorship strategy that aligns with event objectives. Work with teams to create sponsorship packages and tailor opportunities to meet sponsor needs.
Sponsorship Sales & Acquisition: Identify potential headline sponsors, initiate outreach, build relationships, showcase the opportunity and close sponsorship deals.
Contract Negotiation & Management: Negotiate sponsorship terms and agreements, ensuring all deliverables, benefits, and expectations are clearly defined. Manage agreements to ensure sponsor satisfaction.
Post-Event Reporting: Analyse and report on the effectiveness of sponsorship programmes post-event, providing sponsors with data and insights that highlight their Return on investment. Collect feedback from sponsors to improve future event sponsorship offerings.

Market Research: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitor events to identify new sponsorship opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

3+ years working within Sales.
Experience with sales direct to clients
Experience negotiating contracts
Experience managing partnerships
Network at relevant events
Project Management Skills

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £39,000 - £50,000

This is a Hybrid role from our London Office, working three days from the office, two from home

… Plus more great perks, which include;

Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level C5

Who are we…

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

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