Senior Sponsorship Lead (Hybrid) at a Technology Driven NGO - Worknigeria

Worknigeria - Our client, a technology-driven NGO, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Sponsorship Lead

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

Job Summary

• Our client, a technology-driven NGO, is seeking to hire a Senior Sponsorship Lead to drive strategic sponsorship partnerships for conferences and key initiatives across Africa. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of engaging C-level executives, securing high-value corporate sponsorships, and building long-term relationships with local and international organizations. Candidates with experience in technology sales, enterprise sales, B2B partnerships, or corporate sponsorships are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sponsorship strategies to secure funding and strategic partnerships for conferences and events.
• Identify, engage, and build relationships with C-suite executives and key decision-makers across Africa and international markets.
• Prospect and generate new sponsorship opportunities using CRM tools, LinkedIn, referrals, and other sales channels.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective sponsors and strategic partners.
• Lead sponsorship negotiations, prepare proposals, and close partnership agreements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop compelling sponsorship packages aligned with partner objectives.
• Represent the organization at networking events, conferences, and industry engagements to expand its corporate network.
• Track sponsorship performance, prepare pipeline reports, and consistently achieve partnership targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in B2B sales, enterprise sales, business development, partnerships, or sponsorship acquisition.
• Proven experience engaging and selling to C-level executives and senior corporate stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in securing corporate sponsorships or enterprise partnerships across multiple industries.
• Experience selling technology solutions, enterprise services, consulting services, or corporate partnerships is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of pipeline management, lead generation, and CRM tools.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, relationship management, and communication skills.
• Experience working across African markets or with multinational organizations is a strong advantage.

Key Requirements:

• Strong track record of engaging C-level executives, securing high-value corporate sponsorships, and building long-term relationships with local and international organizations.

Application Closing Date
22nd July, 2026. 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: careers@worknigeria.com using the job title as the subject of the email.