Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid)
Working Styel: Hybrid 60/40
Reports To: Commercial Director
Pay Structure: Competitive base salary aligned to experience, with on-target earnings (OTE) linked directly to performance.
Opportunity:
Are you an ambitious and commercially minded sales professional looking to take the next step in your career?
At CeFPro, we connect senior financial and risk professionals through industry-leading conferences, digital media, and market intelligence. As part of our growing commercial team, you will take ownership of selling sponsorship and delegate packages across a global portfolio of events and products.
This role is ideal for someone with early to mid sales experience who is ready to develop into a high-performing, consultative salesperson, taking real ownership of revenue while continuing to build their skills in a fast-paced, international environment.
About CeFPro
The Centre for Financial Professionals (CeFPro) is an international events, media and market intelligence company. Under the CeFPro umbrella, we produce and run b2b events and webinars in the UK, Middle East, Europe and North America. We produce the Connect Magazine, featuring the latest industry news; Connect+, a global financial community platform; and Market Intelligence, which provides deep insights into cutting-edge topics through industry reports and surveys.
The Role:
As an Sponsorship Sales Manager, you will manage the end-to-end sales process, working across sponsorship and delegate revenue streams. You will build relationships with senior decision-makers, understand client objectives, and create tailored commercial solutions.
You will be expected to take ownership of your pipeline and targets, while collaborating closely with internal teams to ensure successful delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the full sales lifecycle, from lead generation through to closing sponsorship and delegate deals
- Engaging senior stakeholders using a consultative, question-led sales approach
- Designing bespoke sponsorship packages aligned to client objectives
- Maintaining a strong, accurately forecasted sales pipeline through CRM discipline
- Conducting high volume outreach across multiple channels to generate opportunities while growing revenue from existing clients
- Working closely with Marketing, Production, and Operations to deliver high-quality events and campaigns
- Feed market and client insights back to the wider business to support product development and strategy.
- Act as a pivotal team member in the end-to-end delivery of CeFPro events, consistently hitting (and where possible exceeding) targets through proactive cross-departmental project support.
Ideal Candidates Will Have:
We are looking for an energetic, proactive individual who is ready to take ownership of their results and grow in a high-performance environment.
- 1+ years’ experience in a sponsorship or delegate sales
- A proactive approach to sourcing new business and building a sales pipeline
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Confidence engaging with clients both over the phone and face-to-face
- A commercially minded, solutions-focused mindset
- High energy, ambition, and a desire to continuously improve
- Strong organisation and attention to detail
- Willingness to travel for events and client meetings
- Ability to work 60% of the time in the office (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are typical in-office days for this role).
Experience within events, media, or financial services is advantageous but not essential.
If you don't quite fit the all the requirements, thats ok! We encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills within a sales role such as negotiating real estate sales/lets or high-volume recruiting.
Why Join Us?
This is a great opportunity to dive into the world of conference production. You’ll gain:
- Attractive base salary and OTE structure to boost earning potential.
- Training and support in all aspects - questions and problem solvers are encouraged!
- Hands-on experience working on your projects independently and as part of a team.
- The chance to work with leaders in the global financial services industry and learn from the best.
- The opportunity to develop transferable skills in consultative selling.
- A friendly and supportive team environment, with mentoring from experienced sales leads
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
- Company and social days!
- Opportunities for growth and international travel as you build a rewarding career with us!
No two days are the same! Apply today.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Free parking
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Do you require a visa to work in the UK?
- The base salary for this role is £27,000–£35,000 depending on relevant experience, with a negotiable OTE. Does this align with your expectations?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
