Senior Manager Sponsorship Sales (m/f/d) Barcelona

SPORTFIVE; Barcelona; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Onboarding program

Individual development opportunities

Résumé du poste

SPORTFIVE Iberia S.L. in Barcelona is seeking a Senior Manager Sponsorship Sales to drive commercial growth for a LaLiga club client. You will lead sponsorship sales, develop tailored proposals, and manage the full sales cycle.

The role requires +10 years in sponsorship sales, a proven track record of closing high-value deals, and fluency in Spanish and English. It offers flexible arrangements (full-time/part-time) with an on-site Barcelona base and opportunities for leadership within a dynamic

Qualifications

• Experience in sponsorship sales, preferably in football.
• +10 years of sales experience from sports team/league or agency.
• Track record of closing high-value sponsorship deals.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Established industry network.
• Passion for sports and knowledge of global football business.
• Native Spanish and fluent English; other languages a plus.

Responsabilités

• Identify and secure new sponsorship opportunities for our LaLiga club client.
• Manage 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 CRM.
• Build and nurture relationships with potential and existing clients.
• Engage with brands via meetings, events, LinkedIn, etc.
• Ensure long-term partnerships through renewals and upselling.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create compelling sales presentations.
• Leverage market insights to identify new opportunities.
• Represent SPORTFIVE at industry events.

Connaissances

Sponsorship sales

Football experience

Sales experience >10 years

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Industry network

Football business understanding

Spanish & English fluency

Outils

CRM system

Description du poste

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.

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. 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.