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Company Description Zankar Events is an event management organization that focuses on creating impactful, well-curated experiences for diverse audiences. The team works across different event formats, including corporate, cultural, and community-based programs, partnering with brands and organizations to deliver measurable value. Zankar Events emphasizes professional planning, strong stakeholder relationships, and effective execution to ensure that each event meets client objectives. The company values collaboration, innovation, and a service-oriented mindset, offering team members opportunities to grow in a dynamic events environment. Role Description The Sponsorship Sales Specialist is a contract role responsible for securing sponsorships and partnership opportunities for Zankar Events programs. This is a hybrid position based in Kolkata, with a mix of on-site meetings and office work, along with some work-from-home flexibility. Day-to-day tasks include identifying and qualifying potential sponsors, conducting outreach via calls, emails, and meetings, and presenting tailored sponsorship proposals. The role involves building and maintaining relationships with brand representatives, negotiating sponsorship packages and terms, and ensuring agreed deliverables are aligned with event objectives. The specialist will collaborate with the events and marketing teams to develop compelling sponsorship decks, track sales pipelines, and provide regular reporting on sponsorship performance and revenue targets. Qualifications Strong Sponsorship Sales and Sponsorship skills, with experience creating and selling sponsorship packages for events or related industries.Effective Communication skills, including the ability to present proposals, negotiate terms, and maintain professional relationships with sponsors.Lead Generation and Sales capabilities, including prospecting, managing a sales pipeline, and working toward clear revenue targets.Ability to understand event concepts and translate them into compelling value propositions for potential sponsors.Prior experience in event management, corporate partnerships, or business development is highly beneficial.Comfort working in a hybrid setup in Kolkata, with the ability to attend in-person meetings and events as required.Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. .
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