Global Sponsorship & New Business Growth Manager

National Football League; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

National Football League in London seeks a Manager, Global Sponsorship & New Business Development to drive revenue through integrated global partnerships. This role partners across the NFL’s international business to identify, develop, and secure opportunities that expand the league’s reach and fanbase internationally.

The role requires building senior-level relationships, leading the full sales process, and collaborating with multiple NFL teams to deliver tailored sponsorship platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Finance, Communications, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sponsorship sales and/or business development.
• Experience in European/global sponsorship markets preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a pipeline of global and regional partners to achieve sponsorship revenue targets.
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities through market research and strategic prospecting, with focus on international markets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with senior marketing executives and Fortune 500 decision-makers.
• Lead the full sales process—from prospecting and outreach through pitch development, negotiation, and contract execution.
• Collaborate across the NFL to develop creative, integrated partnership opportunities that align with partners’ objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to create customized sponsorship platforms that maximize commercial value.
• Develop compelling sales presentations, proposals, and partnership strategies tailored to prospects.
• Maintain accurate sales pipeline data, forecasts, and reporting.

Skills

Sponsorship sales

Business development

Public speaking

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

National Football League in London seeks a Manager, Global Sponsorship & New Business Development to drive revenue through integrated global partnerships. This role partners across the NFL’s international business to identify, develop, and secure opportunities that expand the league’s reach and fanbase internationally.

The role requires building senior-level relationships, leading the full sales process, and collaborating with multiple NFL teams to deliver tailored sponsorship platforms.