Hiring: Senior Manager – Sponsorships, Partnerships & Revenue | India (Remote)

Knowledge Networks is looking for a senior commercial leader to drive sponsorships, strategic partnerships, and revenue growth across our global platforms at the intersection of AI, policy, business, law, and society . This is not a traditional BD support role. This is a front-line leadership position for someone who can open doors, build senior relationships, shape compelling partnership propositions, and close revenue-generating deals .

You will work across a portfolio that includes high-impact global initiatives, communities, and platforms engaging decision-makers from business, government, law, and technology. What you’ll do Lead sponsorship and partnership revenue generation across our platforms and initiatives Build and manage a strong pipeline of corporate, institutional, and strategic partners Create tailored outreach, pitches, proposals, and commercial packages Engage senior stakeholders across enterprises, law firms, advisory firms, industry bodies, and institutions Own the full deal cycle from prospecting to negotiation to closure Work closely with leadership on market positioning, packaging, pricing, and go-to-market strategy Develop long-term relationships that can scale across multiple initiatives What we’re looking for 7–12 years of experience in sponsorship sales, partnerships, strategic business development, or revenue-led ecosystem roles Strong track record of closing high-value deals or partnerships Experience selling into or partnering with corporates, institutions, professional services firms, or ecosystem stakeholders Strong executive presence and credibility in senior-level conversations High ownership, strong follow-through, and comfort working in a fast-moving environment Based in India Strongly preferred Experience in AI, technology, events, policy, media, advisory, research, communities, or professional services Existing network across enterprise, legal, consulting, public policy, or innovation ecosystems Experience selling sponsorships for forums, conferences, awards, executive communities, or thought leadership platforms Why this role is exciting Opportunity to build a high-impact global revenue function Work directly with senior leadership Engage with some of the most important conversations shaping the future of AI Competitive fixed compensation + performance-linked upside