Commercial Partnerships Manager

Commercial Partnerships Manager Hybrid Working Event Sponsorship & Exhibitions Build strategic partnerships, drive sponsorship revenue, manage exhibitor programmes, and work with senior stakeholders. Exciting opportunity with a leading professional organisation offering variety, autonomy and event travel.

Commercial Partnerships Manager

Location: Hybrid with occasional site days in Thanet, Kent
Salary: DOE

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Partnerships Manager to lead and grow exhibition and sponsorship programmes across a portfolio of high-profile events. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional who enjoys building relationships, securing new business, and delivering exceptional partner experiences.

Why Join Our Client?

• Hybrid working environment
• Opportunity to manage high-profile events
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Varied role with a mix of relationship management and business development
• Opportunity to travel and attend events

Key Responsibilities

• Manage sponsorship and exhibition programmes from sale through to delivery
• Build, maintain and grow relationships with exhibitors and sponsors
• Identify and secure new sponsorship and exhibition opportunities
• Maintain accurate CRM records, pipelines and revenue reporting
• Negotiate partnership agreements alongside senior stakeholders
• Coordinate sponsor communications, applications and deliverables
• Support invoicing and commercial administration processes
• Manage exhibitor logistics including stand allocations and onsite support
• Update event websites, sponsorship content and partner materials
• Manage exhibitor and sponsor information within event platforms and apps
• Produce reports, feedback analysis and ROI insights
• Attend events and act as the key contact for exhibitors and sponsors

This role is measured on relationship management and delivery rather than revenue KPIs.

About You

• Proven experience in sponsorship sales, partnerships, exhibitions or event account management
• Strong commercial awareness and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities
• Confident working with senior stakeholders
• Experience using CRM systems, Microsoft 365 and event platforms
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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