Our client, a prestigious organization in the arts and
culture sector, is seeking a
Business Development & Sponsorship Manager
to drive strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and business collaborations
across a diverse portfolio of cultural and artistic initiatives. The role
focuses on identifying, cultivating, and securing high-value sponsorships,
while ensuring the effective delivery of partner benefits and long-term
relationship growth.

Key Responsibilities:

·
Contribute
to the creation and execution of comprehensive business development and
sponsorship strategies.

·
Coordinate
sponsor and partner activities, ensuring timely and effective delivery of all
related initiatives.

·
Evaluate
current sponsorship models, recommend improvements, and align with best market
practices.

·
Research
market trends to identify and target potential corporate sponsors.

·
Build
and maintain a robust pipeline of sponsorship opportunities.

·
Develop
strategies to expand partnerships across multiple sectors.

·
Design
tailored sponsorship proposals and partnership packages.

·
Match
sponsor objectives with suitable projects, ensuring maximum value and
visibility.

·
Manage
sponsorship agreements and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations.

·
Cultivate
strong, long-term relationships with corporate partners and sponsors.

·
Identify
client needs, re-energize existing relationships, and maximize annual revenue
growth.

·
Deliver
a high standard of customer service and responsiveness at all times.

·
Liaise
with internal departments to ensure seamless sponsor activation and benefit
delivery.

·
Oversee
branding, hospitality, and PR commitments for all sponsors across programs and
events.

·
Support
event operations by ensuring sponsor visibility and satisfaction.

·
Maintain
accurate sponsor databases and prepare periodic performance and impact reports.

·
Track
expenses and monitor the effectiveness of sponsorship initiatives.

·
Contribute
to organizational reporting, including post-event evaluations and sponsor
debriefs.

Requirements

·
Bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related
field.

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Minimum
3 years of relevant experience in business development or sponsorship within
events, arts, culture, or hospitality sectors.

·
Strong
knowledge of the UAE business and social landscape is highly preferred.

·
Proficiency
in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

·
Strong
background in business development, sponsorship, or partnership management.

·
Excellent
presentation and negotiation skills with proven ability to communicate at
senior levels.

·
Proficient
in proposal writing, partnership metrics, and client servicing.

·
Solid
understanding of marketing, branding, and event management principles.

·
High
level of professionalism, organization, and attention to detail.

Only candidates currently residing in the UAE
will be considered for this role.

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