Strategic Sponsorship Sales Manager

Chelsea Football Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea Football Club invites an accomplished sponsorship sales professional to drive new revenue through shirt, training kit, sleeve and global partnerships. You will source prospects, tailor proposals, and steer deals from initial talks to signature, coordinating with PMO, Insights, Digital Marketing and Activation teams.

The role emphasizes strategic relationship-building, governance through due diligence, and long-term partner management to monetise club assets and support growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the sports marketing industry and football sponsorship.
• Ability to engage senior level executives and shape tailored proposals.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure optimal partnerships.
• Clear communicator who works well in a team and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Source, assess and qualify new partnership prospects through networks and leads.
• Craft sales presentations and proposals tailored to brands.
• Determine rights and assets to maximise value in partnership deals.
• Execute due diligence from reputation, legal and financial perspectives.
• Engage key stakeholders to integrate products or services with partners.
• Negotiate rights with Commercial Director and Board approval.
• Coordinate contracting with legal and finance teams.
• Maintain relationships with new partners for ongoing delivery of rights.

Skills

Sports marketing

Executive engagement

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Chelsea Football Club invites an accomplished sponsorship sales professional to drive new revenue through shirt, training kit, sleeve and global partnerships. You will source prospects, tailor proposals, and steer deals from initial talks to signature, coordinating with PMO, Insights, Digital Marketing and Activation teams.

The role emphasizes strategic relationship-building, governance through due diligence, and long-term partner management to monetise club assets and support growth.