Description
- Own commercial partnerships across a diverse events portfolio
- High visibility role with international stakeholder exposure
About Our Client ##
Our client is an international, membership-based organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-profile conferences, educational programmes, and industry engagement initiatives. To support continued growth, they are looking for a commercially minded professional who can join their team in a fast-paced and collaborative environment with an immediate start preferred. This is a try & hire opportunity with the goal of permanently employing the candidate if the match is there on both sides.
Job Description ##
- Develop and execute sponsorship and partnership strategies to achieve revenue objectives
- Identify, approach, and secure new sponsors and commercial partners
- Manage key partner relationships and act as the primary point of contact throughout the partnership lifecycle
- Negotiate sponsorship agreements and ensure commercial terms are effectively managed
- Create and refine sponsorship packages, exhibitor offerings, and activation opportunities
- Coordinate sponsor participation for conferences, events, and industry programmes
- Oversee exhibitor management, floor planning, and sponsorship logistics in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- Ensure contracted benefits are delivered and maintain high levels of partner satisfaction
- Monitor sponsorship pipeline performance, forecasting, and revenue reporting
- Collaborate closely with marketing, events, finance, and leadership teams
- Support continuous improvement of partnership processes and commercial operations
The Successful Applicant ##
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Around 3-7 years of experience in sponsorship sales, partnerships, business development, events, or account management
- Experience with the pharma/lifescience sector is a strong plus
- Proven ability to generate revenue through commercial partnerships or sponsorship programmes
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working with corporate partners, exhibitors, or key accounts
- Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong commercial mindset combined with a customer-oriented approach
- Experience working with corporate partners, exhibitors, or key accounts
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Fluent English is required; additional European languages are advantageous
- Proficient with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Willingness to travel occasionally for event delivery
What's on Offer ##
- International and collaborative working environment
- Ownership of a strategically important commercial portfolio
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and global partners
- Varied role combining sales, partnerships, and event management
- Opportunity to contribute to organisational growth and impact
- Modern offices and flexible working environment
- Try&Hire opportunity
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7096210
Job Function
Sales
Specialisation
Public Sector & Not-For-Profit
Industry
Not For Profit
Where
Zürich
Contract Type
Interim
Job Reference
JN-092026-7096210