Mercedes-Benz Bucharest Fashion Week is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Sales Manager / Project Manager to drive commercial partnerships, sponsorship sales, and strategic business development while overseeing the successful execution of key projects and stakeholder relationships.
This role combines sales leadership, partnership development, and project management to support the growth and international positioning of Mercedes-Benz Bucharest Fashion Week as a leading fashion and cultural platform in Central and Eastern Europe.
Key Responsibilities

• Identify, approach, and secure new sponsors, and commercial opportunities.
• Serve as the primary contact for key sponsors and strategic partners.
• Develop and maintain relationships with luxury brands, corporations, fashion, beauty, automotive, lifestyle, and technology partners.
• Prepare customized sponsorship proposals, presentations, and partnership packages.
• Negotiate contracts, budgets, and partnership agreements.
• Achieve and exceed sponsorship and revenue targets.
• Manage existing partners and ensure successful delivery of contractual benefits.
• Lead and coordinate projects related to fashion week events, conferences, activations, and special initiatives.
• Develop project timelines, budgets, and operational plans.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely execution of deliverables.
• Ensure excellent partner experience before, during, and after events.
• Prepare post-event reports and ROI evaluations for partners.

Strategic Development

• Contribute to the long-term commercial strategy of Mercedes-Benz Bucharest Fashion Week.
• Research market trends and identify new business opportunities.
• Assist in developing new revenue streams and special projects.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with one of the most influential fashion platforms in the region.
• Exposure to international fashion, luxury, media, and cultural industries.
• Direct collaboration with leading brands, designers, and industry leaders.
• Dynamic, creative, and entrepreneurial work environment.
• Professional growth and international networking opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Fashion Management, Event Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in sales, sponsorship, business development, project management, media, or related industries.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and securing partnerships.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent negotiation and presentation abilities.
• Strong network within fashion, luxury, media, lifestyle, or corporate sectors is an advantage.
• Fluent English required; additional languages are a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and presentation software.

Key Competencies

• Commercial mindset and entrepreneurial approach.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Attention to detail and execution excellence.
• Team player with a proactive attitude.

Mercedes-Benz Bucharest Fashion Week
Location
Bucharest, Romania
Employment Type
Full-Time