Events Sponsorship Executive - Birmingham, United Kingdom - RICS

RICS

Verified Company

Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Events Sponsorship Executive role is part of the Partnerships and Events team at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of managing and enhancing the organisation's sponsorship programs.

This position, reporting to the Manager of Global Partnerships, is integral in identifying sponsorship opportunities, assisting in the proposal process, and maintaining sponsor relationships, ensuring the achievement of contract objectives.

The role includes supporting third-party sales services and collaborating with internal teams, aligning with RICS' ambitious growth plans over the next three years.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the management and expansion of RICS' sponsorship programs, aligning with the organisation's strategic growth objectives.
Identify and vet potential sponsors, support the sponsorship proposal process, and maintain an active pipeline of new sponsors.
Contribute to the development and implementation of sponsorship strategies to attract new partners and enhance sponsor engagement.
Manage relationships with thirdparty entities and sponsors, ensuring effective communication and fulfilment of sponsorship agreements.
Work collaboratively with internal teams, such as Event Production and Event Logistics, to ensure sponsor needs are met and engagement is maximised at events.
Provide administrative support to ensure the efficient operational delivery of sponsorship programs.
Engage in creating and maintaining a sales database, including cold calling to generate new sponsorship leads.

Expected Deliverables:

Development and management of a sponsorship prospect pipeline, delivering proposals, and managing contracts.
Monthly reporting and reconciliation of accounts.
Active contribution to a dynamic and robust sponsorship strategy and plan.

Experience Required

Experience / Skills / Values Required:
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to create compelling proposals and presentations.
Proficient in managing a sales pipeline and experienced in sales forecasting.
Excellent time management, selforganisation, and multitasking abilities.
A passion for events and willingness to travel occasionally within the UK.
Competency in gathering market and customer information to understand sponsor needs.

Opportunities for Personal and Professional Growth:
RICS is committed to investing in its staff, offering exceptional support and opportunities for professional advancement. This role is not just a job; it's a career path within an organisation that values growth and development.

The Sponsorship Executive will have the opportunity to play a significant role in an ambitious area of the organisation, with substantial plans for expansion over the next three years.

This position provides a platform for personal development, skill enhancement, and the potential for career progression within RICS, making it an ideal role for individuals looking to grow and succeed in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Additional Information

Who Are We? As a globally recognised professional body, everything we do is designed to effect positive change in the built and natural environments. Through our respected global standards, leading professional progression and our trusted data and insight, we promote and enforce the highest professional standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. Our work with others provides a foundation for confident markets, pioneers better places to live and work and is a force for positive social impact. With over 134,000 highly qualified trainees and professionals, and offices in every significant financial market, we are ideally placed to influence policy and embed our standards within local marketplaces in order to protect consumers and businesses. In doing so, we can innovate and progress the development of spaces and places so they are fit for future generations, in addition to the challenges faced in the present.

Benefits:

Private Medical Insurance
Income protection
Life assurance
Aviva Group Personal Pension (matched to 9%)
Hybrid Working

This role can be performed with a hybrid working arrangement which balances working from home and your contracted office. It is expected that regular attendance in the office will be required in line with team needs.