Base Pay Range £50-55k DOE + uncapped commission Hybrid/Remote Hybrid/Remote Job Overview Drive revenue. Shape partnerships. Influence the global legal IP community. Are you a proven event sponsorship sales professional with deep experience in the legal or IP sector? Do you thrive on building high‑value partnerships, closing complex deals, and working with senior decision‑makers at leading law firms and professional services organisations? We’re looking for a Senior Event Sponsorship Sales Executive to play a pivotal role in driving commercial growth across the WIPR global events portfolio. This is a senior, revenue‑generating role where your ability to sell consultatively, think strategically, and build long‑term relationships will directly influence the success of industry‑leading legal IP events worldwide. Previous experience in selling to law firms, in‑house counsel, or professional service providers (within the legal space) is essential. What You'll Be Doing As Senior Event Sponsorship Sales Executive, you'll be responsible for generating and growing sponsorship revenue across multiple events, working closely with producers, marketing, and delegate sales teams to deliver compelling, ROI‑driven sponsorship solutions. You’ll identify, engage, and close senior stakeholders across law firms, in‑house legal teams, and legal service providers, developing tailored partnerships that align sponsor objectives with event audiences. This role suits someone who is commercially sharp, confident at senior level, and energized by a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment. Requirements 3+ years’ experience in B2B sponsorship and event sales within the legal sector Proven track record of growing event sponsorship revenue and exceeding targets Strong knowledge of the legal and/or intellectual property market Experience selling to law firms, in‑house counsel or legal service providers Excellent business development, negotiation and closing skills Confident communicator, able to engage senior stakeholders and decision‑makers Strong proposal writing and presentation skills Commercially astute with a consultative sales approach Comfortable using CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot or similar) What You'll Need

3+ years’ experience in B2B sponsorship and event sales within the legal sector Proven track record of growing event sponsorship revenue and exceeding targets Strong knowledge of the legal and/or intellectual property market Experience selling to law firms, in‑house counsel or legal service providers Excellent business development, negotiation and closing skills Confident communicator, able to engage senior stakeholders and decision‑makers Strong proposal writing and presentation skills Commercially astute with a consultative sales approach Comfortable using CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot or similar)

Desirable

Experience selling multi‑channel sponsorships (events, digital, webinars, branded content) Understanding of event marketing and delegate acquisition strategies Experience managing and growing key accounts

And Most Importantly

Friendly, professional, personable and collaborative Highly motivated, target‑driven and ambitious Confident, persuasive and resilient Strong networker with a relationship‑led mindset Organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple events simultaneously Creative problem‑solver who thrives in a fast‑paced environment Excellent attention to detail Flexible and agile, able to adapt to new situations Articulate and professional Self‑sufficient with entrepreneurial spirit Comfortable working from home

Benefits

Work on industry‑leading global IP and legal events High‑impact role with clear ownership of revenue and growth Opportunity to build long‑term partnerships with top‑tier legal organisations Collaborative, commercial environment where performance is recognised

Apply Apply now and help shape the future of world‑class legal events. We welcome applications over the Christmas period and will start conducting initial interviews during the first week of January. Seniority Level Associate Employment Type Full‑time Industry IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr