Sponsorship and Revenue Manager

We’re hiring: Manager - Sponsorships & Revenue

Location: Remote

Knowledge 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 .

This 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 .

You will work across a portfolio that includes high-impact global initiatives, communities, and platforms engaging decision-makers from business, government, law, and technology.

What you’ll do

• Lead sponsorship and partnership revenue generation across our platforms and initiatives
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of corporate, institutional, and strategic partners
• Create tailored outreach, pitches, proposals, and commercial packages
• Engage senior stakeholders across enterprises, law firms, advisory firms, industry bodies, and institutions
• Own the full deal cycle from prospecting to negotiation to closure
• Work closely with leadership on market positioning, packaging, pricing, and go-to-market strategy
• Develop long-term relationships that can scale across multiple initiatives

What we’re looking for

• 5-7 years of experience in sponsorship sales, partnerships, strategic business development, or revenue-led ecosystem roles
• Strong track record of closing high-value deals or partnerships
• Experience selling into or partnering with corporates, institutions, professional services firms, or ecosystem stakeholders
• Strong executive presence and credibility in senior-level conversations
• High ownership, strong follow-through, and comfort working in a fast-moving environment
• Based in India

Strongly preferred

• Experience in AI, technology, events, policy, media, advisory, research, communities, or professional services
• Existing network across enterprise, legal, consulting, public policy, or innovation ecosystems
• Experience selling sponsorships for forums, conferences, awards, executive communities, or thought leadership platforms

Why this role is exciting

• Opportunity to build a high-impact global revenue function
• Work directly with senior leadership
• Engage with some of the most important conversations shaping the future of AI
• Competitive fixed compensation + performance-linked upside

To apply

Please send:

• Your CV
• Notice period

To apply, please message us directly or email