Sponsorship Sales Specialist

Company Description ZEALVERSE™ connects enterprise leaders, technology practitioners, policymakers, and business partners through research-led conferences, executive forums, and private business conversations focused on emerging technologies. Originating in the Gulf with flagship events such as the Kingdom AI Summit in Riyadh and the Qatar AI Summit in Doha, ZEALVERSE is now being built from Bengaluru as a broader platform across India, GCC, MEA, and APAC. The organization's work is grounded in rigorous research to identify what has changed in technology, what it means for business, and which topics merit high-level dialogue. ZEALVERSE designs platforms around AI, cybersecurity, data, cloud, and other technologies progressing from potential to enterprise reality, with a core belief in Content Before Conference and The Future, Convened.

Role Description:

• This part-time remote Sponsorship Sales Specialist role (purely on a commission basis) focuses on identifying and securing sponsorships for ZEALVERSE's conferences, executive forums, and private business conversations.
• The specialist will generate and qualify leads, build and maintain relationships with prospective sponsors, and conduct outreach via email, calls, and virtual meetings to present sponsorship opportunities and value propositions.
• Day-to-day activities include developing tailored sponsorship proposals, negotiating terms, coordinating with internal teams to align sponsor expectations with event deliverables, and maintaining accurate records in the sales pipeline.
• The role also involves tracking market trends, gathering feedback from sponsors, and contributing ideas to enhance sponsorship packages and long-term partnerships.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in Sponsorship Sales and Sponsorship management for events, conferences, or B2B platforms.
• Strong Sales skills, including prospecting, pitch delivery, negotiation, and closing sponsorship deals.
• Effective Communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly to senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Lead Generation experience, including researching target accounts, building qualified contact lists, and nurturing relationships.
• Experience in B2B or enterprise-focused environments, preferably in technology, events, or media sectors.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage time effectively, and handle multiple sponsorship opportunities simultaneously.
• Comfort using CRM tools and digital communication platforms to track outreach and sponsor engagement.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.