Sponsorship Executive

Full-time, Permanent, Fully Remote, c. £30K salary + uncapped OTE

Memcom works with membership organisations to help them grow, connect and thrive. Our commercial partnerships and sponsorships play an important role in supporting our events, services and community. 

Role overview 

This is an entry-level role for someone looking to build a career in sponsorship, partnerships or commercial account management. Working closely with the Executive Director, Commercial & Partnerships, you will support the identification, development and delivery of Memcom’s commercial partnerships. 

You will gain hands-on experience across the full partnership lifecycle, with training, guidance and the opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive, collaborative team. 

Key responsibilities 

Partnership research & pipeline support 

• Research potential sponsors and commercial partners relevant to Memcom’s membership and events 
• Support outreach activity, including preparing background research and initial communications 
• Attend relevant industry events to help identify and build new contacts 
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the CRM 
• Prepare notes, reports and updates for the Director 

Business development support 

• Assist with prospect outreach and follow-up communications 
• Support the organisation of meetings with prospective partners 
• Contribute to the preparation of partnership proposals and presentations 
• Assist with drafting partnership documentation and contracts 
• Support invoicing processes by collating required information 

 Partnership delivery & account support 

• Support day-to-day communication with existing sponsors and partners 
• Help coordinate review meetings and capture feedback 
• Monitor partnership deliverables and flag progress or issues to the wider team 
• Assist with reporting on partnership performance 
• Support the management of partner listings on the Supplier Directory 

Events & collaboration 

• Attend Memcom events (primarily London-based) to support sponsors and partners 
• Work with the Events and Marketing teams to ensure partners are supported before, during and after events 
• Work across the whole of Memcom to identify potential partners and collaborators, and help deliver new business opportunities as required 

About you 

Essential 

• Experience (paid or voluntary) in events, partnerships, sales, marketing or account support 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail 
• A proactive and reliable approach, with a willingness to learn 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines 
• Willingness to travel and attend events 
• Familiarity with CRM systems or databases 
• A competitive streak, a winning mindset and a positive attitude 
• Resilience and optimism 

What we offer 

• A flexible, output-focused working culture 
• Fully home-based working, with travel to events and meetings as required 
• Training, mentoring and the opportunity to develop a career in sponsorship and partnerships 
• A supportive, friendly team environment