Sponsorship Manager

About the Role

Bynunc is seeking a Sponsorship Manager for a short-term contract opportunity in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This commission-only role is designed for professionals with established direct relationships with companies and decision-makers who can secure sponsors and exhibitors for THE GATHERING automotive event.

About THE GATHERING Event

THE GATHERING is an automotive and motorsport exhibition scheduled for December 10–12, 2026, at the Rimal Center in Riyadh. This three-day event is expected to host over 35,000 visitors and feature more than 1,800 selected vehicles, bringing together car enthusiasts, automotive brands, modified vehicles, motorsport experiences, and regional automotive communities.

Sponsorship Packages

The event offers various sponsorship tiers, each with specific investment requirements, availability, exhibition space, and exclusivity terms:

1. Official Sponsor: Investment SAR 450,000 (1 available), approx. 840 m2 exhibition space, exclusive within one commercial category for 90 days.
2. Platinum Sponsor: Investment SAR 180,000 (2 available), approx. 200 m2 per sponsor, conditional exclusivity for 60 days.
3. Gold Sponsor: Investment SAR 90,000 (4 available), approx. 75 m2 per sponsor, no exclusivity for 30 days.
4. Silver Sponsor: Investment SAR 45,000 (8 available), approx. 36 m2 per sponsor, no exclusivity for 15 days.

Additional opportunities are available for exhibitors, automotive brands, dealerships, and commercial participants.

Responsibilities

• Leverage existing strong, direct relationships with companies and decision-makers to secure sponsorships and exhibitors.
• Directly engage with decision-makers to advance and close deals quickly.
• Identify and approach potential sponsors from sectors including automotive companies, dealerships, banks, insurance companies, telecom operators, energy companies, and lubricant and tire brands.
• Negotiate commission terms based on contract value and participation type.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in sales and business development.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain direct relationships with key decision-makers in relevant industries.
• Proven track record of opening doors, reaching decision-makers, and closing deals efficiently.
• Confidence in moving deals forward quickly within a short engagement period.

Engagement Period and Compensation

This is a temporary, commission-only engagement with no fixed salary. The engagement period runs until November 22, 2026, with a possible extension until November 25, 2026, at the latest. Compensation will be 10%–20% commission, with specific terms agreed upon based on the contract value and type of participation secured.