Senior Sponsorship Sales Executive (Food And Beverage)

Location: Hybrid in London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global operates an intelligence platform combining proprietary data, human expertise, and purpose-built AI to support strategic planning, innovation, risk management, and sustainable growth for more than 5,000 organizations.

What you will do

• Build and manage a sponsorship sales pipeline through research, outreach, and lead generation.
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sponsorship sales targets while maintaining accurate CRM activity and pipeline forecasts.
• Develop long-term relationships with senior decision-makers and position sponsorship as a strategic solution.
• Own the full sales cycle, including discovery, proposals, negotiation, closing, account management, and relationship ownership.
• Attend industry events to support delivery, strengthen relationships, and generate repeat business.
• Collaborate with internal teams and other GD Media product lines, including Marketing Solutions, Bespoke Roundtables, and Webinars, to increase account value and client spend.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in B2B sponsorship, media, events, or solutions sales, ideally in the food and beverage sector.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to sell value rather than packages.
• Ability to work autonomously in a performance-driven environment.
• Willingness to travel for industry events as required.

Nice to have

• Experience or knowledge of the hospitality sector.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working environment in London.
• Uncapped commission scheme.
• Fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and intellectually challenging environment.
• Learning and development opportunities in a global business.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity.