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YOUR CAREER IN THE SPORTS INDUSTRY
The world of sports excites, connects, and inspires. At SPORTFIVE, we are a global agency that covers every aspect of sports marketing, helping to shape the industry‘s future with fresh and exciting ideas.


DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
We believe that different perspectives and experiences are the key to sustainable 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.


FLEXIBILITY THAT FITS YOUR LIFE
Whether you’re seeking a role that is full-time, part-time, or a job share, we understand that everybody has their own unique needs. That’s why we offer a range of flexible working options which we can discuss with you to find the best solution for you.


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An exciting opportunity with plenty of creative freedom awaits you in our team at our Barcelona location. You will play a leading role in driving commercial growth through sponsorship sales, strategic partnerships, and business development initiatives for a SPORTFIVE football club client in Spain. Our colleague Sergi Joaquin Vieta Salomó  is looking for you to join his team as: 

 

 Senior Manager Sponsorship Sales (m/f/d) 

Full-time | Part-time | Job-sharing

 

As a key member of the club's commercial team, the Senior Sales Manager will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, managing high-value partner relationships, and contributing to the club's long-term commercial strategy. In this role you will focus on the following key areas:

 

YOUR ROLE AT A GLANCE

Sales

  • Identify and secure new sponsorship opportunities for our laLiga club client
  • Manage the full sales process from lead generation to contract closure
  • Develop customized sponsorship proposals aligned with client objectives
  • Maintain an up-to-date sales pipeline in the corporate CRM system

 

Client & Relationship Management

  • Build and nurture relationships with potential and existing clients
  • Engage with brands through multiple touchpoints (meetings, networking events, LinkedIn, etc.)
  • Ensure long-term partnerships through post-sales support, renewals, cross-selling, and upselling

 

Collaboration & Market Expertise

  • Work with internal teams (business intelligence, brand consulting, creative strategists) to create compelling sales presentations
  • Leverage market insights and sponsorship trends to identify new opportunities
  • Represent SPORTFIVE professionally at industry and hosting events

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

  • Strong prior experience in sponsorship sales, preferably in football
  • +10 years of sales experience, preferably from a sports team, league or relevant property and/or agency experience
  • Proven track record of closing high-value sponsorship deals and exceeding sales targets
  • Strong negotiation and presentation skills to engage senior stakeholders
  • Established network within key industry professionals
  • Passion for sports, with a solid understanding of global football business
  • Native in Spanish and Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus

 

DON’T MEET ALL THE CRITERIA? NO WORRIES!
For us, people and potential come first. Your enthusiasm for the role and SPORTFIVE, as well as your willingness to learn and develop, are just as important as your skills. We see potential as the key to success and are committed to helping you grow and acquire new skills on your journey with us.


WHAT WE OFFER

  • Onboarding: To ensure that you are set up for success when you join us, we offer a role and department specific onboarding program, complemented by a company-wide introduction where you get to know your colleagues, our diverse products, and different business areas.
  • Individual Development: Room for personal and professional growth, supported by customised training opportunities, development planning, internal mentoring, and on-the-job training.

 

We believe diversity strengthens our team, so we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you feel fully supported throughout the application process.

   
SOUNDS EXCITING?
Let’s go! 

 

 Start Date
11/01/2026

 

SPORTFIVE Iberia S.L. 

 

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