Senior Commercial Partnerships Manager
Become part of one of the biggest global movements at InspiredMinds! We are a global tech and science strategy group focused on AI4Good operating in healthcare, education, STEM and government / strategic level Artificial Intelligence.
About us
InspiredMinds is a global AI and emerging technology group focused on AI4Good. Our mission is to ensure that AI and emerging technology is inclusive, equitable and safe. We bring together the global AI ecosystem from Enterprise to BigTech, Startups, Investors, and Science. We are the world's largest and most active AI community of over 220,000 in 160+ countries, and have 20 years of experience in technology and large-scale festival-style summits. We are at the forefront of AI innovation, united tech innovators, rule breakers and change makers.
THE ROLE
We're in search of a highly experienced senior sponsorship sales professional. In this key position, you will be instrumental in engaging with some of our leading commercial partners, strategically developing relationships to drive our commercial strategy. The Commercial Partnerships Manager will drive revenue growth by securing strategic partnerships across InspiredMinds!' event portfolio. You will own the full sales cycle—from prospecting to closing—building long-term, consultative relationships with senior stakeholders in tech, AI, healthcare, enterprise, and government. This role is ideal for a commercially minded, high-energy professional who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven sales environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate new business with high-level event partners
- Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, pitching, proposal development, negotiation, and closing.
- Achieve and exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets.
- Build lasting relationships with current clients
- Increase revenue and exceed partner expectations
- Represent our world-leading summits, shaping the future of AI
- 3–5+ years in B2B commercial sales, partnerships, or business development (events, media, or tech preferred).
- Proven track record of hitting and exceeding revenue targets.
- Ability to consultatively sell to senior stakeholders and complex organisations.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Self-starter mentality: proactive, ambitious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Experience in AI, tech, digital health, innovation, or policy-driven sectors.
- Background in selling sponsorships, content partnerships, or enterprise solutions.
- A passion for tech-for-good and the global impact mission of InspiredMinds!.
- Experience working across global markets.
- Results-driven with a commercial mindset
- Curious and eager to understand emerging technologies
- Credible, professional, and confident with senior stakeholders
- Energetic team player with a positive attitude
- Creative problem-solver and opportunity seeker
- Mission-aligned and excited by the InspiredMinds! Vision
IN RETURN
- Competitive salary with OTE £150K +
- Generous holiday allowance
- Flexible working procedures in place
- Remote working with international travel opportunities
- A great working culture and the chance to be part of something really progressive
- Fun and dynamic work environment, where we reward performance
- An environment where your input is heard
- Long term opportunity to benefit from the success and growth of the company
OUR CULTURE
Our culture is our biggest asset - we really care about our mission, striving towards AI4Good. We are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and our "why" is to ensure that emerging technology is inclusive, equitable and safe.
We have a core team of very talented people working behind the scenes to make sure that our community have a great experience and we're always thinking of new ways to make things better, and that work ethic is really apparent in the office and from our remote workers. InspiredMinds is hard work but lots of fun.
We're looking for a bold attitude, we want you to take risks and recognise that failure is just part of the journey. We want you to love people, love what you do and love working as a team. We want you to be rebellious and constantly challenge the world around you and always look for opportunities to improve and innovate. We don't do status quo here.