Sponsorship Sales Manager

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports marketing consultancy seeks a Sales Executive to boost commercial partnerships in British sport. This full-time role in Vauxhall includes developing new business opportunities and offers a competitive commission structure along with health and life insurance and modern office amenities.

Benefits

Industry-leading sales commission structure

Health insurance

Life insurance

Modern office with secure cycle storage

Showers and lockers

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in sponsorship sales or business development.
• Proven success in sales, preferably within sport or events.
• Ability to craft tailored sponsorship proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead sponsorship and hospitality sales for regional bodies.
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospects through lead generation.
• Provide sales tools and training to enhance local outreach.

Skills

Sales

Sponsorship

Business Development

Organizational Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

About Rocket Sports:

Rocket Sports is a sports marketing and consultancy helping athletes, rights holders, and brands navigate the commercial side of sport. Co-founded by Sir Elton John in 2012, we work with some of the world’s best-known athletes, teams, clubs, federations, and commissioners.

We create rocket-fuelled marketing partnerships and original productions by delivering best-in-class commercial resources for our clients.

Location: Vauxhall, London

Job Type: Full Time

This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow commercial investment in British sport, working directly with regional sports bodies to unlock sponsorship from local and national brands. A key feature of the partnership packages includes high-profile hospitality assets at major sporting events, providing a unique sales role with both local impact and premium access.

You will develop a sales pipeline, generate leads, convert new partnerships, and serve as the main contact for our clients. Additionally, you will support regional representatives by sharing tools and insights to enhance their commercial capabilities.

The role combines advisory support and hands-on sales delivery to help local tennis and other sports unlock greater brand partnerships and community impact.

Role Responsibilities:

• Report to the Brand Director and lead sponsorship and hospitality sales for regional bodies, focusing on new business and upselling opportunities.
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospects through lead generation, outreach, pitching, and closing.
• Support premium hospitality sales aligned with the sport’s values and ambitions.
• Develop and customize commercial proposals with in-house design support.
• Act as the day-to-day sales contact for regional stakeholders.
• Provide sales tools and training to improve local outreach efforts.
• Track activity and report on pipeline, outreach metrics, and deal progress.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape outreach strategies and account plans.
• Establish a reputable and authentic presence within the sports marketing industry by creating successful partnerships.

Key Qualities We're Looking For:

• 3–5 years’ experience in sponsorship sales, hospitality sales, or business development.
• Proven success in sales, preferably within sport or events.
• Well-organized with experience managing a live sales pipeline.
• Ability to craft tailored sponsorship proposals.
• Knowledge of the UK tennis landscape is a plus but not essential.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills, clear and persuasive.
• Proactive, ready to face challenges head-on.
• Enthusiastic about being part of a growing team.

Benefits include an industry-leading sales commission structure, health and life insurance, a modern office in Vauxhall with secure cycle storage, showers, and lockers.