About the Role
SuperAI is Asia’s largest AI event and one of the fastest-growing AI platforms globally, bringing together leading companies, founders, executives, investors and builders across artificial intelligence and frontier technologies.
We are hiring a Business Development Manager to join our commercial team. This is a revenue-focused role, responsible for identifying, pitching and closing sponsorship and partnership opportunities for SuperAI.
The ideal candidate has a proven track record in sales, an existing industry network across AI and technology, and a strong commercial drive. You should be highly organised, confident in front of clients, and comfortable building pipeline, managing senior relationships, and closing opportunities in a fast-moving environment where execution matters.
A strong interest in AI and frontier technology is important. Existing relationships across AI, enterprise technology, cloud, software, data, robotics, infrastructure or venture capital are a plus.
Responsibilities
Identify and develop new sponsorship and partnership opportunities across AI and technology.
Build and manage a pipeline of prospective sponsors and partners, from initial outreach through to close.
Lead sales conversations with founders, executives, marketing teams and business leaders.
Understand client objectives and align them with relevant sponsorship, exhibition, branding and activation opportunities.
Manage existing sponsor relationships and identify opportunities for renewal and expansion.
Work closely with marketing, operations, finance and legal to ensure successful execution of commercial partnerships.
Stay close to industry trends, market developments and key companies across AI, enterprise technology, cloud, data, robotics and software.
Take ownership of commercial targets and contribute directly to the growth of SuperAI.
Skills & Experience
Proven track record in business development, sales, partnerships or sponsorship sales.
Strong commercial instincts and ability to close.
Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
Highly organised, structured and able to manage multiple opportunities at once.
High agency, ambitious, driven, accountable and comfortable working independently.
Strong interest in AI and technology.
Existing network across AI, enterprise technology, SaaS, cloud, data, robotics, infrastructure or venture capital is advantageous.
Experience selling sponsorships, events, media, SaaS or B2B