Sports Sponsorship Manager

Placements24; Hurlingham; Hybrid; ARS 54,995,000 - 100,825,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Competitive uncapped commissions

Career advancement opportunities

Access to industry networking events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Sports Sponsorship Manager in Sandton for a leading sports marketing and management firm. You will identify, secure, and nurture sponsorship opportunities across Gauteng, develop compelling proposals, negotiate contracts, and maximize value for sponsors and clients.

The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience in sponsorship sales, business development, or corporate partnerships, with proven closing success and strong relationship-building abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in sports sponsorship sales, business development, or corporate partnerships.
• Proven success in identifying, negotiating, and closing significant sponsorship deals.
• Excellent understanding of the sports landscape and sponsorship activation strategies.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect potential corporate sponsors aligned with client objectives and brand values.
• Develop and deliver persuasive sponsorship proposals and presentations to prospective partners.
• Negotiate and finalize sponsorship agreements, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with existing sponsors, ensuring successful activation and renewal.
• Collaborate with marketing and event teams to develop and execute integrated sponsorship activation plans.
• Analyze sponsorship performance and provide regular reports on ROI and key metrics.

Skills

Sponsorship sales

Business development

Negotiation

Relationship management

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading sports marketing and management firm in Sandton , is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sports Sponsorship Manager . This role is pivotal in identifying, securing, and nurturing sponsorship opportunities for athletes, events, and sports properties across Gauteng . You will be responsible for developing compelling proposals, negotiating contracts, and ensuring maximum value for both sponsors and clients. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional business development skills, a deep understanding of the sports industry, and a proven track record in securing high-value partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect potential corporate sponsors aligned with client objectives and brand values.
• Develop and deliver persuasive sponsorship proposals and presentations to prospective partners.
• Negotiate and finalize sponsorship agreements, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with existing sponsors, ensuring successful activation and renewal.
• Collaborate with marketing and event teams to develop and execute integrated sponsorship activation plans.
• Analyze sponsorship performance and provide regular reports on ROI and key metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in sports sponsorship sales, business development, or corporate partnerships.
• Proven success in identifying, negotiating, and closing significant sponsorship deals.
• Excellent understanding of the sports landscape and sponsorship activation strategies.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships with corporate clients and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with uncapped commission potential.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement in a growing industry.
• Access to exclusive networking events and industry conferences.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment in the heart of Sandton .