Partneship Sales Director (Ref: 189257)

Forsyth Barnes; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports club is looking for a Senior Sponsorship Sales Manager to drive partnership initiatives and secure high-value deals. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in sports environments, exceptional negotiation skills, and a strategy-focused mindset. This role offers competitive benefits, including uncapped commission and comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits

Uncapped Commission

Full Life Insurance x 4 Salary

Pension (6% Villa Contribution, 1% [minimum] Personal Contribution)

Premium Single Bupa Cover

Season Ticket Discount

Free Lunch at Villa Park & Training Facility

Qualifications

• Proven track record in securing/closing high value sponsorship deals (+£750K).
• Experience working in elite sports environments.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute a robust sponsorship sales strategy.
• Identify potential sponsors and cultivate partnerships.
• Negotiate sponsorship contracts and ensure compliance.

Skills

Partnership sales

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic thinking

Organizational skills

Job description

About Us

We are collaborating with a leading sports club on an upward trajectory, who're looking to strengthen their commercial team.

Job Description

A brilliant opportunity for a Senior Sponsorship Sales Manager to join a thriving Club.

The Senior Sponsorship Sales Manager will secure high value partnership deals on behalf of the Club, lead on end-to-end sales processes and closing deals.

Working closely alongside internal teams, the Senior Sponsorship Sales Manager will create compelling partnership proposals and sales materials to help convert leads and grow the commercial partnership portfolio.

If you’re an experienced partnership sales professional with a track record of securing high value new partnership deals, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute a robust sponsorship sales strategy that aligns with the club's objectives.
• Identify potential sponsors and cultivate partnerships that yield mutual benefits for both sponsors and the organisation.
• Negotiate sponsorship contracts while ensuring compliance with all terms, keeping open lines of communication with partners.
• Assess market dynamics and competitor strategies to improve and tailor sponsorship proposals.
• Collaborate with internal departments to deliver integrated marketing solutions that heighten the visibility and engagement of sponsors.
• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of sponsorship initiatives, making recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

• Proven track record in securing/closing high value sponsorship deals (+£750K)
• Experience working in elite sports environments
• Exceptional negotiation and communication abilities, with a talent for building relationships with various stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker capable of devising creative solutions to fulfill sponsor requirements.
• Strong organisational competencies with the capability to juggle multiple projects effectively.
• Able to thrive in a fast paced, high-pressured environment.
• A genuine enthusiasm for sports and a solid understanding of the sponsorship ecosystem.

Benefits

• Uncapped Commission
• Full Life Insurance x 4 Salary
• Pension (6% Villa Contribution, 1% [minimum] Personal Contribution
• Premium Single Bupa Cover
• Season Ticket Discount
• Free Lunch at Villa Park & Training Facility
• Notice Period 3 Months
• Probation 6 Months

Other

This presents a thrilling opportunity to significantly influence the advancement of sponsorship programs. We encourage results-oriented candidates who are keen to make a substantial impact to apply.