Partnership Sales Manager (Ref: 189824)

Forsyth Barnes; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sports marketing agency in London is seeking a Partnership Sales Manager to drive new business growth by identifying and closing sponsorship deals. The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of sales experience in sports or media, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in achieving targets. Join a dynamic team and play a key role in the agency's commercial success in the sports sponsorship market.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of relevant sales experience in sports, media, or sponsorship preferred.
• Proven ability to secure new sponsorship partners and achieve revenue targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage outbound sales activity and build a robust pipeline of sponsorship opportunities.
• Research and pitch to prospective sponsors, preparing tailored presentations.
• Monitor industry trends to enhance outreach strategies.

Skills

Sales Performance

Communication

Organization

Negotiation

Tech Savvy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

About Us

Job Title: Partnership Sales Manager

Location: London – Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Industry: Sports (Agency)

Contact: [e-mail]

Salary: Up to £60,000 + Commission

Job Description

Overview

Forsyth Barnes are delighted to have partnered with a Global Sports Marketing Agency who are seeking a Partnership Sales Manager to drive new business growth by identifying, approaching, and closing sponsorship and partnership deals on behalf of leading sports clients and properties. This is a client-facing, commercially focused role for an ambitious professional with a strong track record in sales and business development within sports, media, or sponsorship industries.

Key Responsibilities

·Lead Outreach & Pipeline: Manage outbound sales activity, develop targeted prospect lists, and build a robust pipeline of sponsorship opportunities.

·Client Acquisition: Research, approach, and pitch to prospective sponsors; prepare tailored presentations; negotiate and close contracts that align brands with sports properties.

·Market & Trend Analysis: Monitor industry developments, competitor activity, and market trends to inform outreach strategies and enhance the value proposition.

·Reporting & Communication: Deliver regular progress updates to senior leadership; maintain accurate CRM records; prepare reports, proposals, and client presentations.

·Team Leadership: Mentor junior staff and collaborate across the agency to support wider sales and client goals.

Requirements

·Background: Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field; 3–5+ years of relevant sales experience (sports, media, or sponsorship preferred).

·Sales Performance: Proven ability to secure new sponsorship partners and consistently achieve revenue targets.

·Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills; confident pitching and relationship-building at C-suite level.

·Organization: Strong time management and project-handling skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

·Negotiation & Analysis: Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills; able to identify value and make data-driven decisions.

·Tech Savvy: Proficiency with CRM systems, sales tools, and Microsoft Office suite.

Other

Why Join our client?

This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, growing international sports marketing agency that works with high-profile athletes and properties worldwide. The role offers significant autonomy, exposure to global sports sponsorship markets, and the chance to play a key role in shaping the companies commercial success.