Global Sponsorship - Senior Sales Manager
This role can be based either in our Manchester (UK) or Barcelona (Spain) offices
WHO WE ARE...
SPORTFIVE is a global agency working across sponsorships, advertising, talent, activation and hospitality within sports. Globally, we have over 1,200 employees who strategically and creatively connect brands, rights-holders, media platforms and fans across Football, F1, NFL, NBA, Golf, Gaming and Esports, Olympics, and more.
Whether it’s supporting Premier League football clubs to secure their next front of shirt sponsor, curating deals for brands to showcase their advertising during games televised to millions across the world, or representing the best talent in our industry, connecting sports organisations to incredible brands and partners is at the heart of heart we do.
Having been voted two years running as the No.1 most attractive sports marketing agency to work for, we’re incredibly proud of our culture and the people that help to nurture it.
YOUR NEW JOB...
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sponsorship Senior Sales Manager to generate new sponsorship revenue within the global sales platforms such as NBA, Global Football, F1, EAFC. With a specific focus on NBA and Global Football.
This role involves end-to-end sales management, strategic client consulting, and frequent industry events to cultivate high-value partnerships. In this role you will focus on the following key areas;
Sales & Business Development
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Identify and secure new sponsorship opportunities within our global sales platforms such as NBA, Global Football, F1, EAFC, etc.
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Manage the full sales process from lead generation to contract closure.
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Develop customized sponsorship proposals aligned with client objectives.
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Provide strategic guidance to brands on global sponsorship opportunities.
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Maintain an up-to-date sales pipeline in the corporate CRM system.
Client & Relationship Management
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Build and nurture relationships with potential and existing clients.
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Engage with brands through multiple touchpoints (meetings, networking events, LinkedIn, etc.).
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Ensure long-term partnerships through post-sales support, renewals, cross-selling, and upselling.
Collaboration & Market Expertise
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Work with internal teams (business intelligence, brand consulting) to create compelling sales presentations.
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Leverage market insights and sponsorship trends to identify new opportunities.
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Represent SPORTFIVE professionally at industry and hosting events.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING...
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Strong prior experience in sponsorship sales, preferably in global basketball or football.
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3-6 years of sales experience, preferably from a sports team, league or relevant property and/or agency experience.
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Proven track record of closing high-value sponsorship deals and exceeding sales targets.
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Strong negotiation and presentation skills to engage senior stakeholders.
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Established network within key industry professionals.
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Passion for sports, with a solid understanding of the NBA and global football business.
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Willingness to travel to meet and host clients.
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Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
Don’t fit all the criteria? Don’t worry! Our job adverts give you a flavour of what you can expect in the role, but you don’t have to tick every box. We put a lot of focus on the importance of developing our people, so if you think you’d be a great fit for us then hit apply.
WHAT WE OFFER...
SPORTFIVE is a company that cares about and looks after it’s people. We regularly get together to celebrate our achievements each year with our summer and Christmas events and ensure that everyone feels a part of the team. We also offer exceptional development and progression opportunities, generous vacation days and excellent work-life balance.
SPORTFIVE are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe that different perspectives and experiences are the key to success. Our goal is to create an authentic and attractive work environment where everyone feels valued, with a sense of belonging, and encouraged to shape the future of the sports industry together.