Director of Sponsorships
Athens Riviera Forum
Athens Riviera Forum is an independent, non-profit organization committed to advancing multistakeholder dialogue and engagement at the intersections of investment, business, and diplomacy. With a focus on international economic cooperation, sustainable growth, and investment, the Forum convenes leaders across the spheres of investment, government, business, and institutions to foster structured dialogue and high-impact partnerships. Its flagship initiative, the Annual Athens Riviera Summit, is a three-day international economic forum, uniting ministers, CEOs, investors, and decision-makers across the globe.
We are seeking a Director of Sponsorships to coordinate the origination, development, and delivery of sponsorships across the Annual Athens Riviera Summit and other high-level events and initiatives of the Forum.
Key Responsibilities
- Sponsorship Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a structured pipeline of prospective sponsors across priority sectors, ensuring continuous identification of new opportunities
- Targeted Outreach: Initiate and manage direct engagement with senior corporate and institutional stakeholders, establishing first contact and advancing discussions.
- Sponsorship Origination: Convert opportunities into productive partnerships by leading discussions from initial interest through to commitment
- Proposal Development: Prepare and tailor sponsorship proposals, clearly defining scope, benefits, and alignment with partner objectives
- Negotiation & Closing: Lead negotiations and finalize sponsorship agreements, ensuring clarity of terms and alignment with sponsorship standards.
- Sponsor Relationship Management; Act as the main point of contact for sponsors, ensuring consistent communication and professional handling of all interactions
- Sponsorship Delivery Coordination: Ensure all agreed sponsorship elements are properly implemented across the Summit and related activities
- Internal Coordination: Work closely with programme, communications, and operations teams to align sponsorship commitments with proper execution.
- Quality Assurance: Oversee sponsor visibility, participation, and branding to ensure accurate and high-standard delivery, aligned with the Forum’s high standards.
- Tracking & Reporting: Maintain clear oversight of pipeline status, confirmed agreements, and delivery progress