Sponsor Relations Director (Events)
Core
Player-coach leadership role overseeing sponsor and exhibitor relationships across a live events portfolio, managing fulfillment from contract to post-event.
Role type
Senior IC Sponsor Relations Director (Events)
Builds
Sponsorship deliverables, event experiences, and operational processes for sponsors and exhibitors
Domain
Live events industry + Sponsorship operations
Required skills
Sponsor account management, team leadership, event operations, contract fulfillment, stakeholder coordination, process improvement, inventory management, floor plan management, communication management, reporting
Preferred skills
Experience with General Services Contractors, Cvent, floor plan software, Microsoft Excel
Technologies
Cvent, floor plan software, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Supervise Sponsor Relations team and assign accounts; Serve as escalation point for sponsor issues; Manage sponsor portfolio from contract to post-event; Coordinate on-site coverage and rebooking; Track sponsorship inventory and deliverables; Prepare weekly reporting on sponsorship pacing; Lead sponsor check-ins during events; Travel frequently for live events
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership