Asset Integrity Manager - Jack-ups

Faststream Recruitment Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Head of Partnership Sales to spearhead efforts across the APAC & MENA regions. In this dynamic role, you will manage a team while overseeing your own revenue pipeline, contributing to the development of commercial strategies, and building strong relationships with partners. Your expertise in sponsorship and sales will be crucial in achieving targets and exploring new revenue streams in a fast-paced environment. If you're motivated by results and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Partnership Sales with a focus on lead generation.
• Experience in managing and coaching remote sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to meet and exceed annual sales targets.
• Build relationships with new and existing commercial partners.

Skills

Partnership Sales

Lead Generation

Sponsorship

Team Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Relationship Building

Commercial Acumen

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

City Football Group (CFG) is the world's leading private owner and operator of football clubs – with 13 football clubs across five continents within the CFG family. Established in May 2013, the CFG approach ensures that every club remains authentic to its fans and community, plays entertaining football and benefits from being part of a global organisation that applies the world's best expertise on and off the pitch.

The Opportunity :

We are looking for a driven and dynamic Head of Partnership Sales to join our team and lead the partnership sales efforts across the APAC & MENA regions. This role will see you manage a team of 4 Partnership Sales Executives while overseeing your own revenue pipeline. You will play a key role in achieving sales targets, contributing to the development of commercial strategies, and building strong relationships with partners in the region.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead a team of sales executives to meet and exceed annual sales targets.
• Deeply understand the market categories under your remit and identify commercial opportunities for CFG.
• Build relationships with new and existing commercial partners across all CFG properties.
• Deliver on sales objectives and strategic projects, including presentations and proposals.
• Drive creative initiatives to maximize partner engagement and explore new revenue streams.
• Networking & Relationship Management

Develop and maintain strong relationships within the APAC sports market, including brands, football clubs, federations, marketing agencies, media, and PR companies.

• Engage with key global and regional partners to foster long-term relationships and business growth.
• Brand Development & Strategic Support

Contribute to creative partnership ideas to enhance engagement with new and existing fans of CFG.

• Work with the Business Development team to drive revenue for strategic projects, including Telecom Partnerships and Industrial Sponsorships.
• Oversee and drive results for key categories and projects within the APAC region.
• Provide regular updates on sales activities, pipeline development, and business closed.
• Collaborate with internal teams to refine and implement sales strategies and identify market trends.
• Ensure consistent achievement of commercial revenue targets aligned with CFG’s overall goals.

What We’re Looking For :

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong track record in sales and lead generation, ideally with a background in sponsorship. You will have experience in managing and coaching a remote sales team to success, and be skilled in driving revenue and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

Key Qualifications & Skills :

• Proven experience in Partnership Sales, with a strong emphasis on lead generation and sponsorship.
• Experience in managing and coaching a remote sales team to meet and exceed targets.
• Familiarity with sports / soccer sponsorship contracts and rights packages.
• Experience working in a rights-holder / club environment, with a deep understanding of the global and local soccer landscape.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and experience with sales management systems (e.g., Salesforce).
• Commercial acumen with a deep understanding of local and regional market trends.
• Self-sufficient, proactive, flexible, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.