Sponsorship Manager – International Dandiya Carnival 2025

Job Title: Sponsorship Manager – International Dandiya Carnival 2025

Event Duration: 9 Days | Event Dates: September–October 2025

Location: Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad (World Record Holder Venue)

Expected Footfall: 3,00,000+ | Stalls: 100+ | Audience: Family-centric with games, food, and cultural experiences

Role Overview:

We are seeking dynamic, well-networked, and target-driven Sponsorship Managers to onboard national and regional brands for the International Dandiya Carnival 2025. You will play a key role in acquiring high-value sponsors and executing end-to-end sponsor engagement for this 9-day mega cultural festival.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify & Pitch: Proactively connect with brands, agencies, and decision-makers to pitch Title, Powered By, Co, and Associate sponsorship slots.
• Sponsorship Strategy: Design and present customized sponsorship proposals aligned with brand goals.
• Sales Targets: Drive sponsorship sales in the following categories:
• Title Sponsor – ₹2.5 Crores
• Powered By Sponsor – ₹1.5 Crores
• Co Sponsors – ₹50 Lakhs (2 slots)
• Associate Sponsors – ₹25 Lakhs (4 slots)
• Relationship Management: Handle negotiations, contracts, and post-deal communications with all brand partners.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with Creative, PR, Digital, and Production teams to ensure brand visibility and promised deliverables are executed.
• Reporting: Maintain regular updates, tracking sheets, and sponsor communication logs.

Incentives & Remuneration:

• Commission: 3% margin on every confirmed sponsorship value closed by the manager.
• Core Team Bonus: If you actively participate as part of the core execution team during the event, an additional ₹1,00,000 fixed remuneration will be provided.
• Networking Perks: Access to high-level brand connects, celebrity partnerships, and leading media houses.

Requirements:

• Prior experience in Sponsorship Sales, Brand Alliances, or Business Development in events/media.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and networking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle high-ticket clients independently.
• Preference for candidates with existing corporate/brand relationships in lifestyle, entertainment, FMCG, electronics, and auto segments.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of India’s most iconic Navaratri Dandiya Celebration with a vision to set a new entertainment benchmark. This is not just a role, it's a front-row seat to a world-class cultural phenomenon at Ramoji Film City!