ASAP: Sponsorship & Business Development Manager (m/w/d) in Zürich

Overview

In this role you drive revenue by creating and delivering sponsorship and partnership programs for a global, membership-based not-for-profit. You will cultivate relationships with sponsors, manage activation and benefits, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth delivery at conferences and events. Your work supports the organisation’s growth and international engagement with senior partners and industry stakeholders. This is a fast-paced, try-and-hire opportunity with high visibility and broad impact across global partners.

Leistungen / Benefits

• international and collaborative environment
• ownership of a key commercial portfolio
• exposure to senior stakeholders and global partners
• varied role spanning sales, partnerships, and event management
• opportunity to contribute to organisational growth
• modern offices and flexible working

Verantwortungsbereiche

• Develop and execute strategies to secure sponsorships and partnerships aligned with revenue goals
• Identify, approach, and onboard new sponsors and commercial collaborators
• Manage partner relationships as primary point of contact throughout the lifecycle
• Negotiate sponsorship terms and ensure timely delivery of commercial benefits
• Create and refine sponsorship packages, exhibitor options, and activation opportunities
• Coordinate sponsor participation for conferences, events, and industry programmes
• Oversee exhibitor management, floor plans, and sponsorship logistics with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure contracted benefits are delivered and maintain sponsor satisfaction
• Monitor sponsorship pipeline, forecast revenue, and report on performance
• Collaborate with marketing, events, finance, and leadership teams
• Support continuous improvement of partnership processes and commercial operations

Zentrale Anforderungen

• 3–7 years of experience in sponsorship sales, partnerships, business development, events, or account management
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
• Experience in pharma/lifescience sector considered a strong plus
• Proven revenue generation through commercial partnerships or sponsorships
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with corporate partners, exhibitors, or key accounts
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Customer-oriented mindset with strong commercial acumen
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Fluent English; additional European languages advantageous
• CRM systems experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel occasionally for event delivery

• strong communication
• stakeholder management
• client-focused
• multi-project coordination
• CRM systems
• Microsoft Office