Partnership Manager | Up to $7K - #1111944

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop sponsorship strategies for key conference and secure partnerships aligned to each event’s unique audience and goals.

• Build and manage a healthy sponsorship pipeline

• Identify and qualify potential sponsors from public and private sectors, leveraging both existing relationships and new market opportunities.

• Conduct market research to uncover emerging trends and partnership prospects across priority industries (e.g. sustainability, mobility, tech, finance, infrastructure).

• Initiate outreach via multiple channels—cold calls, email campaigns, LinkedIn, and relevant events or platforms.

• Craft compelling sponsorship proposals tailored to partner objectives and demonstrate event value.

• Manage the full sales lifecycle—from prospecting and presentations to negotiations and deal closure.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to shape bespoke packages that deliver on both partner and event objectives.

• Build lasting relationships with sponsors, ensuring seamless activation and delivery of entitlements before, during, and after events.

• Act as a key liaison between sponsors and internal teams (marketing, production, partnerships) to uphold service quality and deliver successful outcomes.

• Maintain up-to-date CRM records and provide regular reporting on pipeline status, deal velocity, and campaign effectiveness.

• Support post-event analysis with insights on sponsor feedback and performance metrics.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in sponsorship sales, business development, or strategic partnerships.

• Proven track record of securing high-value sponsorships across B2B events, conferences, or public-private initiatives at least S$1M minimally

• Solid network across corporate and/or government-linked organisations, with a good understanding of CSR, policy, or thought leadership-driven initiatives.

• Self-motivated and target-driven, with demonstrated success in outbound prospecting and closing complex deals.

• Excellent communication and proposal writing skills; confident in engaging C-suite or senior-level stakeholders.

• Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g. HubSpot, Apollo) and a data-driven approach to sales strategy.