Company Description Tradepass provides elite business networking platforms across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, and Europe, connecting technology buyers with market intelligence, real-world use cases, and innovative solutions from global experts, investors, and business partners. The organization focuses on driving breakthrough innovation across areas such as cybersecurity, financial innovation, artificial intelligence, smart data, and digital transformation, all aimed at transforming global businesses. Tradepass delivers its services through conferences, exhibitions, expos, corporate training programs, and in-house meetings and events in both virtual and in-person formats. Team members join a diverse, knowledge-driven environment that values collaboration, thought leadership, and impact on the global business landscape.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role based in Bengaluru for a Senior Sponsorship Sales Executive. The role involves identifying and engaging potential sponsors for Tradepass conferences, expos, and training programs, with a focus on technology and innovation-driven businesses. The Senior Sponsorship Sales Executive will manage the entire sales cycle, including prospecting, developing tailored sponsorship proposals, conducting pitch meetings, negotiating contracts, and closing deals. The role includes maintaining long-term relationships with sponsors, understanding their business objectives, and ensuring that sponsorship deliverables are met. The individual will collaborate closely with marketing, production, and operations teams to align sponsorship packages with event content and audience profiles, while consistently meeting or exceeding revenue targets and reporting on sales performance.
Qualifications
- Strong sponsorship and B2B sales skills, including prospecting, pitching, negotiation, and closing.
- Experience in events, conferences, or media sales, preferably within technology or innovation-driven sectors.
- Ability to build and maintain senior-level client relationships and manage stakeholder expectations.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Comfort with CRM tools, sales reporting, and data-driven decision-making.
- Proactive, target-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; MBA or equivalent experience is an advantage.
- Prior experience in international markets or working with global clients is beneficial.