Requirements:
- At least four years of experience working in a managerial position in the field of sponsorship and sales with strong track record;
- Knowledge and experience of working in China;
- Strong communication skills in English (IETLS 7.5 and above), working level Chinese (mandarin)
- Bachelor and above
Job responsibilities:
- To manage the relationship of the organization with the corporate sector and obtain their support and sponsorship for the company's work in China and to work as the regional thematic lead in business relations area
- Design, implement and monitor company strategy on business relations management. Secure and develop sponsorship/ funding agreements for agreed company activities within strategic framework. Lead on national/ regional deals wherever applicable
- Lead discussions to agree achievable targets for sponsorship and other types of funding with line manager and project/ budget managers and lead on development of sponsorship/ funding plans for each activity
- Maintain a strong network of corporate contacts and proactively market company activity and opportunities for collaboration to these contacts through formal presentations, face-to-face meetings, and attendance at commercial events
- Manage implementation of sponsorship/funding contracts for all company activities with commercial support. For China-wide contracts secured in Beijing, co-ordinate implementation of the agreement with the business relations colleagues in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Hong Kong office
- Maintain strong communications with the main company's commercial section and business sector
- Brief and train company staff on general sponsorship/fundraising issues, and on developments relating to sponsorship and funding opportunities, usually at country team meetings
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