Business Development Manager - Sponsorship & Rentals
il y a 5 jours
Barcelona
Company Description SABDA is an immersive studio at the intersection of art, technology, and mindfulness, dedicated to empowering people through transformative experiences. Our space combines spatial sound, 360° projections, and curated programming - from wellness classes and listening sessions to art installations and brand experiences. We’re now entering a new phase of growth and opening SABDA more intentionally to brands, production companies, and corporate teams. Role Overview We’re hiring a Sponsorship & Rentals Manager to own and grow all B2B revenue streams for SABDA: • Sponsorships with brands and partners, • Venue rentals for events, shoots, and launches, • Corporate wellness, team-building, and learning programs You will be the person who makes sure the space is booked, visible, and profitable—turning SABDA into a go-to destination for brands and companies in Barcelona and beyond. This is a strategic, hands-on role for someone who loves both relationship-driven sales and creative, experiential projects. Key Responsibilities 1. Sponsorships & Partnerships • Design and refine SABDA’s sponsorship offering (tiers, benefits, pricing)., • Identify and approach potential partners: wellness brands, tech companies, creative agencies, lifestyle and culture brands., • Lead the full sponsorship cycle: prospecting, meetings, proposal, negotiation, and closing., • Build long-term partnerships that integrate into SABDA’s programming (series, annual partners, co-branded experiences). 2. Venue Rentals & Corporate Experiences Photo and video shoots, content production Corporate offsites, team-building, and leadership retreats • Own the full B2B rentals funnel: incoming requests + outbound outreach., • Create ready-to-sell corporate wellness / learning formats (e.g. 3-hour immersive offsite, 1-day retreat, 5-week program) together with the founders and facilitators., • Host site visits, present the space, and close bookings., • Own client projects end to end, closing bookings and managing all production steps from initial meeting to final delivery. 3. Strategy, Pipeline & Reporting • Build and maintain a clean pipeline of sponsors, agencies, and companies., • Define clear KPIs: number of leads, meetings, proposals sent, conversion rates, total revenue, and occupancy rate of the space., • Report regularly to the founders with clear, honest data and next steps., • Test and refine offers and pricing based on client feedback and market response. 4. Collaboration & Internal Coordination • Work with the marketing team to align campaigns, case studies, and content with sponsorship and rentals goals., • Coordinate with operations and tech to ensure every booking runs smoothly: timings, technical needs, staffing, and hospitality., • Maintain and improve all client-facing materials: decks, rate cards, standard proposals, and rental guidelines., • Represent SABDA at relevant events, meetups, and industry gatherings in Barcelona. What We’re Looking For • You think like an owner: you care about revenue, costs, and long-term brand value., • 3–5+ years experience in one or more of the following:, • Sponsorship / partnerships for cultural or creative projects, • B2B sales for venues, events, or experiential marketing, • Corporate wellness / learning / HR solutions, • Proven track record closing deals and hitting targets., • Based in Barcelona and available to work in person several days per week., • Fluent in Spanish and English (Catalan is a strong plus)., • Comfortable working in a start-up environment where priorities can shift and you help build systems from scratch., • Highly organized and proactive; you don’t wait for leads, you create them., • Strong communicator and natural host—confident when giving tours, leading meetings, and presenting to senior stakeholders., • Experience using a CRM and working with simple revenue dashboards. Experience with corporate learning, HR, or leadership development programs Background in museums, cultural spaces, or experiential agencies Perks & Compensation • Competitive base salary aligned with experience., • Performance-based variable compensation (commission or bonus) tied to sponsorship and rentals revenue, with clear, transparent KPIs., • Hybrid work: mix of on-site days at SABDA and focused days from home., • Complimentary access to SABDA wellness classes, listening sessions, and selected events., • Opportunity to shape the commercial strategy of a unique immersive studio in Barcelona., • Work directly with the founding team in a collaborative, supportive environment., • Be at the center of launching new corporate offerings and partnerships in a space that lives at the edge of art, tech, and wellbeing. How to Apply Send your CV, portfolio, and a short cover letter (max 1 page) via LinkedIn. In your cover letter, tell us: • Why this role and why SABDA, • One concrete example of a sponsorship or B2B deal you closed (what you sold, to whom, and the result), • How you would start building a 6-month pipeline for SABDA We can’t wait to meet you!
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