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From Recruitment To Sponsorship Sales

From Recruitment to Sponsorship Sales

Why This Transition Could Be Your Next Big Career Move

Are you a recruiter with 1-2 years of experience, considering a dynamic career pivot? Transitioning into sponsorship sales with a leading B2B conference and events organisation could be your perfect next step. Here’s what recruiters-turned-sponsorship sales-stars have told me that they enjoy about being a sponsorship sales professional:

Roles like this offer a refreshing departure from transactional sales. Instead, you’ll focus on solution-oriented selling—building strategic partnerships and driving value for clients. Forget about micromanagement; you’ll enjoy autonomy to shape your sales strategy while working in an environment that supports a healthy work-life balance.

But it’s not just the flexibility that recruiters-turned-sponsorship sales stars rave about. These roles provide more face-to-face client interactions, letting you flex your networking skills while building lasting industry relationships. And the financial rewards? They’re more than worth it, with impressive earning potential and benefits that truly stand out.

If you’re a graduate with recruitment experience in industries like tech, energy, or finance, this could be your launchpad into a lucrative and fulfilling sponsorship sales career. Bring your resilience, positivity, and drive to learn, and get ready to become an industry expert.

Ready to elevate your career and seize this exciting opportunity? Contact me today – 07799 898346 | helen@jbrecruitment.co.uk

About Jackson Barnes Recruitment

Jackson Barnes Recruitment delivers international recruitment solutions within the events, media, and publishing sectors. Jackson Barnes recruits Graduate to MD level in the following positions:

• Researcher

• Conference producer

• Event Marketing

• Sales – delegate, sponsorship & Business Development

• Event Manager

• Editor

We recruit for organisations in the UK and overseas, with success in London, Dubai, New York, Singapore and Australia.