6d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board

Sponsorship Sales Manager

Build a Career That Opens Doors

Sell. Grow. Lead. Succeed.

At Akolade, we're not simply hiring Sponsorship Sales Managers. We're developing the next generation of commercial sales professionals.

If you're ambitious, competitive and driven by success, this is an opportunity to build a career that extends far beyond sponsorship sales. You'll gain world-class commercial sales experience, develop highly transferable skills and work alongside some of Australia's most respected business leaders and decision-makers.

Whether your long-term ambition is to become a Sales Director, Commercial Manager, Business Development Leader, Strategic Partnerships Executive or even run your own business, the skills and experience you gain at Akolade will set you apart.

More importantly, you'll join a business where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. We believe high performance and a great culture go hand in hand. You'll be surrounded by ambitious, supportive people who celebrate success, enjoy healthy competition and are committed to helping each other grow.

Why Join Akolade?

This is far more than a sponsorship sales role.

Every day you'll engage directly with CEOs, Managing Directors, CIOs, Procurement Leaders, Government Executives and senior business decision-makers from many of Australia's largest organisations.

You'll learn how to:

- Sell high-value commercial partnerships
- Build relationships with C-suite executives
- Negotiate complex commercial agreements
- Influence senior decision-makers
- Develop strategic sales plans
- Forecast and manage large revenue pipelines
- Present compelling commercial proposals
- Build long-term client partnerships

These are highly transferable commercial skills that are sought after across almost every industry.

Build Skills That Last a Lifetime

Great sales professionals are developed, not born.

At Akolade, we invest heavily in training, mentoring and continuous career development because we know our people are our greatest asset.

You'll receive ongoing coaching in:

- Executive and consultative selling
- Commercial negotiation
- Prospecting and pipeline generation
- Strategic account management
- Sales psychology and influence
- Commercial storytelling
- Objection handling
- Revenue forecasting




- Time and territory management
- Leadership and mentoring

The skills you develop won't just help you succeed at Akolade; they'll benefit you throughout your career.

No matter where your career takes you, you'll leave with commercial skills that employers value.

More Than Selling

You'll become a trusted commercial advisor, helping organisations connect with highly targeted executive audiences through Australia's leading conferences, summits and business events.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Managing your own portfolio of sponsorship clients
- Identifying and developing new business opportunities
- Building long-term strategic relationships
- Negotiating sponsorship and partnership agreements
- Working collaboratively with marketing and production teams
- Achieving ambitious revenue targets
- Delivering exceptional customer experiences

Career Development & Progression

As Akolade continues to grow, so do the opportunities for our people.

High performers can progress into roles including:

- Senior Sponsorship Manager
- Sales Team Leader
- Business Development Director

We promote based on performance, attitude and leadership, not simply length of service.

If you're prepared to invest in yourself, we'll invest in you.

A Workplace You'll Enjoy

Culture matters.

We've built a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work every day.

You'll be joining:

- A passionate, supportive and high-performing team
- An energetic, quick-paced office with a great atmosphere and positive vibe
- A collaborative culture where knowledge is shared
- Friendly competition that brings out the best in everyone
- Leaders who coach, mentor and genuinely care about your development
- A business that recognises and celebrates success
- Regular team lunches, celebrations and social events
- A modern Sydney CBD office

We work hard, celebrate our wins together and genuinely enjoy what we do.

What We're Looking For

You'll thrive in this role if you:





- Are ambitious and career-focused
- Enjoy speaking with senior executives
- Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Love working towards goals and achieving results
- Are resilient, positive and self-motivated
- Enjoy learning and continuously improving
- Want to build a long-term career in commercial sales
- Bring energy, professionalism and accountability every day

Previous B2B sales, sponsorship, media or events experience is advantageous but not essential. We value attitude, work ethic and ambition just as highly as experience.

What We Offer

- Competitive base salary
- Highly competitive uncapped commission structure
- Outstanding earning potential with no ceiling on your success
- Performance bonuses and regular sales incentives
- Industry-leading sales training and coaching
- Ongoing professional development and upskilling
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Leadership mentoring from experienced commercial sales professionals
- Exposure to Australia's largest organisations and senior executives
- Highly transferable commercial skills that will benefit your entire career
- A supportive, energetic and collaborative team setting
- Great people, a fantastic office culture and an environment where success is celebrated
- Modern Sydney CBD office
- Recognition programs and celebrations for outstanding performance

Your success is rewarded. The harder and smarter you work, the greater your earning potential.

About Akolade

Akolade is one of Australia's leading B2B conference, events and market intelligence companies.

We create industry-leading conferences that bring together the executives making the biggest investment, technology and policy decisions across government, healthcare, infrastructure, supply chain, construction, property, education, energy and emerging industries.

Our events create meaningful business connections, deliver market-leading content and help organisations build valuable commercial relationships.

If you're looking for more than just another sales job, if you want to develop world-class commercial skills, maximise your earning potential, work with great people and build a career with genuine long-term opportunities, we'd love to hear from you

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📌 Sponsorship Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Akolade
📍 New South Wales