Job Description
The role of Portfolio Sponsorship Manager – Mobility & Logistics for Messe Frankfurt Middle East is to:
Identify, cultivate and win sponsorship and partnership opportunities for the portfolio’s events through research, lead generation, proposal preparation and sales presentations in order to reach sponsorship related revenue targets.
Responsible for managing the overall sponsorship program, soliciting all sponsorship deals, and maximizing sponsorship revenue.
Key Accountabilities
Sales Strategy and Planning
Research & Development
Networking and Relationship Management
Customer Service and Management of Sponsorship Deliverables
Education
Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Advertising, Event Management, or a related field of study.
Experience
- 5 years sponsorship, sales, advertising, or event experience
- Extensive knowledge of the market and comprehension of associated industry
- Strong skills/experience in writing and presenting sales proposals
- Demonstrable experience in a highly pressurized environment requiring tact, judgment and discretion in handling internal and external stakeholders
- Experience of successfully working with senior management
Preferred:
- Exhibitions industry experience
- Beauty or Consumer Goods industry experience
- Middle East experience
Computer Skills
SalesLogix
Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Core Skills
- Critical thinking and financial literacy
- Excellent communications skills in both written & spoken English (Arabic desirable but not essential)
- Closing, prospecting and presentation skills
- Strong client and key account management skills
- Pipeline Management
- Territory & Segment Development
- Research and analysis
- Analytical & creative problem solving
- Data Management and Process compliance
You may visit our Jobs and Careers page to view the full description of the role:
https://ae.messefrankfurt.com/dubai/en/careers.html
Application Guidelines
Due to the large number of applications we regret that we cannot respond to each application individually. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful. Please do revisit our website for future opportunities that may arise.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Qualified candidates may send their CV, motivation letter and response to the following key questions:
1] Do you have 5+ years of experience in sponsorship, sales, advertising, or event?
2] How much was your previous salary? How much is your expected salary?
3] Why did you leave your last employer and when?
4] Do you have a bachelor’s degree certificate that is UAE attested?
5] Are you currently in Dubai? What is your visa status?
6] If shortlisted for an interview what is your availability in the next couple of weeks?
7] If successful how soon can you join?
To:
Abdul Muhsin
Senior Show Manager – Mobility & Logistics Portfolio
Abdul.Muhsin@UAE.MesseFrankfurt.com
Cc:
Loida Vasquez
Head of Human Resources
Loida.Vasquez@UAE.MesseFrankfurt.com
Thank you for your time.
Messe Frankfurt Middle East GmbH Dubai Branch