Sean Gomes
London
Summary
Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager with over 15 years’ experience and a strong track record of building and closing high-value partnerships across media, healthcare, and sustainability-focused initiatives. Consistently deliver £50k–£150k partnerships with organisations ranging from high-growth SMEs through to global corporates, owning the full sales cycle from outreach through to negotiation and close.
Experienced in structuring and selling multi-market campaigns with global distribution, working directly with C-level stakeholders including CEOs and CMOs. Strong track record of building pipelines, managing long sales cycles and driving consistent revenue growth. Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing teams.
Consistently recognised for exceeding targets, generating £1.3M+ in revenue, and delivering high-impact campaigns across platforms including Reuters, AP News and BBC Worldwide.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager
GW Group | Special Interest Films
London
2020.10 - 2026.03
- Promoted to Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager.
- Built and managed strategic partnerships across global corporates, NGOs, academic institutions, and multilateral organisations, leading full-cycle sales and closing deals in the £50k–£150k range.
- Managed and mentored a team of 10, supporting deal progression and helping drive overall team revenue.
- Owned the full sales cycle from prospecting through to negotiation and close, maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities.
- Sold documentary-style branded content campaigns with global distribution across major news platforms including Reuters and AP News.
- Secured partnerships with organisations including Allianz, Intel, Mental Health America and Direct Relief, delivering multi-market campaigns.
- Key Achievement: Piloted two films that went viral on AP News, achieving 22M+ views and generating £1.3M in personal revenue.
Initiative Director
GW Group
London
2020.10 - 2022.01
- Closed partnerships in the £50k–£80k range with B2C SMEs and FTSE 100 companies.
- Directed multi-stakeholder public health and communications programmes in partnership with organisations including the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) and Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).
- Led programme delivery, from prospecting, stakeholder engagement through to close.
- Contributed to nationally recognised health education and public engagement campaigns across print and digital platforms.
- Key Achievement: Awarded Salesperson of the Year for two consecutive years (2020–2022), earning an annual £20k performance bonus.
Programme Director
Acumen Media (formerly TBD Media)
2017.04 - 2020.09
- Closed 50+ deals across a flagship Telegraph campaign, with deal values ranging from £20k-£75k.
- Consistently exceeded monthly targets, generating 3-5 deals per month through self-generated pipeline and outbound activity.
- Sold branded documentary and content partnerships distributed via BBC Worldwide and leading digital publishers, working directly with C-suite and senior decision-makers.
Head of Business Development
IAG
London
2015.03 - 2017.04
- Led business development strategy for a UK agri-tech company specialising in patented vertical aeroponic farming systems and sustainable food production.
- Built and managed commercial pipelines, identifying and converting high-value opportunities across agriculture, research, and commercial sectors.
- Developed global partnerships with hotel groups in the Maldives and Sri Lanka, supporting the rollout of sustainable food production solutions.
- Engaged directly with government stakeholders, including securing a £500k agreement with the Minister of Agriculture to support project development.
- Established strategic partnerships with farmers, institutions, and technology partners to expand market reach and drive adoption of vertical farming technologies.
Corporate Sponsorship Executive
IQPC Exchange
London
2012.02 - 2015.02
- Managed sponsorship and delegate sales for senior-level events including the Group Treasurers Exchange and Global IP Exchange.
- Sold and delivered tailored sponsorship packages incorporating keynote presentations, thought leadership sessions, roundtables, and 1-2-1 meeting formats.
- Worked closely with corporate partners to align event content with their strategic messaging and business objectives.
- Built relationships with senior executives across finance, treasury, and IP functions, facilitating high-value networking and engagement opportunities.
- Consistently met and exceeded revenue targets through proactive outreach and account management.
- Additional Experience:
- Globaleye | Broker | Dubai
- Comet retail | Sales Executive | London
Education
10 GCSEs A-C - Mathematics, Science & English
St Joseph's College
London 2001.01 - 2006.01
A-Levels - Art & Design, Physics, and Maths
Coulsdon College
2006.01 - 2008.01
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Interior Design & Visual Communication
American Intercontinental University (AIU)
2009.01 - 2011.01
Skills
- Strategic Partnerships
- Full Sales Cycle Ownership
- Prospecting
- New Business Development
- Contract Negotiation
- C-Suite Engagement
- Pipeline Development
- Revenue Growth
- Team Leadership
- CRM Platform Proficiency
REFERENCES
Available on request
Affiliations
- Travel and cultural exploration
- Art, design, and architecture
- Markets and business trends; keen reader of personal development and finance literature
- Sports and fitness; regular gym training Represented college and played county cricket for Sutton and Surrey, captaining the team to a Coca-Cola League championship (2004–2006)r my college as we became The Coca-Cola league champions during 2004-2006.
Accomplishments
Awarded Salesperson of the Year for two consecutive years (2020–2022), earning an annual £20k performance bonus.
Piloted two films that went viral on AP News, achieving 22M+ views and generating £1.3M in personal revenue.
Languages
Sinhalese
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager
GW Group | Special Interest Films
2020.10 - 2026.03
Initiative Director
GW Group
2020.10 - 2022.01
Programme Director
Acumen Media (formerly TBD Media)
2017.04 - 2020.09
Head of Business Development
IAG
2015.03 - 2017.04
Corporate Sponsorship Executive
IQPC Exchange
2012.02 - 2015.02
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Interior Design & Visual Communication
American Intercontinental University (AIU)
2009.01 - 2011.01
A-Levels - Art & Design, Physics, and Maths
Coulsdon College
2006.01 - 2008.01
10 GCSEs A-C - Mathematics, Science & English
St Joseph's College
2001.01 - 2006.01