Sports Partnerships Manager

Placements24; Southampton; Sur place; GBP 27 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Travel opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Sports Partnerships Manager to identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships in Randburg. You will work with sponsors, media partners, and federations to create mutually beneficial collaborations and drive financial and brand growth.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in business development or partnership management within sports. You will negotiate deals, manage partner relationships, and coordinate activation plans with marketing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in business development, sales, or partnership management, preferably in sports.
• Proven ability to negotiate and close deals.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Identify and prospect strategic partners, including sponsors and media outlets.
• Develop partnership proposals tailored to prospective partners.
• Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements with favorable terms.
• Nurture existing partner relationships and drive retention.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to activate partnerships.
• Analyze partnership ROI and report on performance.

Connaissances

Partnership management

Business development

Negotiation

Sports industry knowledge

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing or related field

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and relationship-driven Sports Partnerships Manager to join their team based in Randburg . This role is responsible for identifying, developing, and managing strategic partnerships that enhance the visibility and commercial success of their sports-related initiatives. You will work closely with potential sponsors, media partners, and other organizations to create mutually beneficial collaborations. The ideal candidate possesses strong negotiation skills, a deep understanding of the sports industry, and a proven ability to build and maintain lasting business relationships. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and expansion of our client's presence in the sports landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect potential strategic partners, including sponsors, media outlets, and federations.
• Develop compelling partnership proposals tailored to the needs of prospective partners.
• Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements, ensuring favorable terms for the organization.
• Manage and nurture existing partner relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate with internal marketing and sales teams to execute partnership activation plans.
• Analyze the effectiveness of partnerships and report on ROI.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in business development, sales, or partnership management, preferably in sports.
• Proven track record of successfully negotiating and closing deals.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills .
• Strong understanding of the sports industry and current market trends.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team in Randburg .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and commission structure.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the sports industry.
• Travel opportunities for client meetings and industry events.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.