Senior Partnership Sales Manager (Ref: 190804)

Forsyth Barnes; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Partnership Sales Manager to spearhead partnership sales processes. This role involves designing strategies to cultivate partnerships, collaborating with internal teams, and acting as a brand ambassador at events. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in partnership sales within the sports industry, outstanding communication skills, and a goal-oriented mindset. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Access to sports events

Qualifications

• Experience in partnership sales within the sports industry.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end partnership sales processes.
• Design strategies to enhance partnerships with sports entities.
• Identify market opportunities and develop tailored proposals.
• Collaborate with internal teams on partnership goals.
• Act as a brand ambassador at industry events.
• Stay informed on market trends for growth opportunities.

Skills

Partnership sales experience

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Goal-oriented mindset

Job description

About Us

Our client is a growing sports consultancy, dedicated to supporting their clients across a range of commercial verticals.

Job Description

The Senior Partnership Sales Manager will be instrumental in working with clients and helping them secure new partners. This is an end-to-end partnership sales role and the Senior Partnership Sales Manager will lead on every part of the process, from initial outreach through to close.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end partnership sales processes
• Design and implement strategies to cultivate and enhance partnerships with sports entities and travel companies.
• Spot market opportunities and develop tailored proposals aligned with the goals of potential partners.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to synchronize partnership ambitions with marketing and operational plans.
• Act as a brand ambassador at industry conferences, events, and meetings, highlighting the advantages of partnerships.
• Stay informed on market trends and competitor movements to continually uncover avenues for growth and innovation.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in partnership sales within the sports industry.
• Strong ability to establish and sustain productive professional relationships.
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving capabilities for effectively evaluating partnership prospects.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
• A goal-oriented mindset with a proven history of achieving or surpassing sales targets.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses.
• Flexible working arrangements, including opportunities for remote work.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development to foster career advancement.
• Exclusive access to sports events and unique experiences.

Other

This position provides an exciting opportunity for a seasoned sales professional to make a substantial impact within the sports and travel sectors. Individuals passionate about creating partnerships and thriving in a dynamic environment are highly encouraged to submit their applications.