Sponsorship and Revenue Manager

We’re hiring: Manager - Sponsorships & Revenue\nLocation: Remote\nKnowledge Networks is looking for a senior commercial leader to drive sponsorships, strategic partnerships, and revenue growth across our global platforms at the intersection of AI, policy, business, law, and society .\nThis is not a traditional BD support role. This is a front-line leadership position for someone who can open doors, build senior relationships, shape compelling partnership propositions, and close revenue-generating deals .\nYou will work across a portfolio that includes high-impact global initiatives, communities, and platforms engaging decision-makers from business, government, law, and technology.\n\nWhat you’ll do\nLead sponsorship and partnership revenue generation across our platforms and initiatives\nBuild and manage a strong pipeline of corporate, institutional, and strategic partners\nCreate tailored outreach, pitches, proposals, and commercial packages\nEngage senior stakeholders across enterprises, law firms, advisory firms, industry bodies, and institutions\nOwn the full deal cycle from prospecting to negotiation to closure\nWork closely with leadership on market positioning, packaging, pricing, and go-to-market strategy\nDevelop long-term relationships that can scale across multiple initiatives\n\nWhat we’re looking for\n5-7 years of experience in sponsorship sales, partnerships, strategic business development, or revenue-led ecosystem roles\nStrong track record of closing high-value deals or partnerships\nExperience selling into or partnering with corporates, institutions, professional services firms, or ecosystem stakeholders\nStrong executive presence and credibility in senior-level conversations\nHigh ownership, strong follow-through, and comfort working in a fast-moving environment\nBased in India\n\nStrongly preferred\nExperience in AI, technology, events, policy, media, advisory, research, communities, or professional services\nExisting network across enterprise, legal, consulting, public policy, or innovation ecosystems\nExperience selling sponsorships for forums, conferences, awards, executive communities, or thought leadership platforms\n\nWhy this role is exciting\nOpportunity to build a high-impact global revenue function\nWork directly with senior leadership\nEngage with some of the most important conversations shaping the future of AI\nCompetitive fixed compensation + performance-linked upside\nTo apply\nPlease send:\nYour CV\nNotice period\nTo apply, please message us directly or email