Senior Global Sports Partnerships Sales Leader (Hybrid)

Sportfive; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports marketing agency in Manchester is seeking a Senior Sales Manager with extensive experience in partnerships sales. Responsibilities include generating revenue through comprehensive sales processes, developing client relationships, and leading sales pitches. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in sponsorship, strategic sales capability, and outstanding communication skills. The role offers a hybrid working model, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + additional Christmas leave

Full Vitality health cover including dental

Enhanced family leave entitlements

Electric car scheme

Life assurance at x4 annual salary

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Extensive track record in generating sponsorship revenues required.
• Strong consultative sales capability is a must.
• Ability to create business cases using brand stories and data.
• In-depth understanding of partnership activation.
• Outstanding presentation and negotiation skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a sales process from identification to closing.
• Develop strong relationships with new clients.
• Prepare and deliver sales pitches to clients.
• Work with Sales Insight & Servicing team for pitches.
• Manage after-sales relationships and enhance renewal probability.

Skills

Sponsorship revenue generation

Strategic selling

Sales communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

A leading sports marketing agency in Manchester is seeking a Senior Sales Manager with extensive experience in partnerships sales. Responsibilities include generating revenue through comprehensive sales processes, developing client relationships, and leading sales pitches. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in sponsorship, strategic sales capability, and outstanding communication skills. The role offers a hybrid working model, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.