Sports Partnership Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Bonus structure

High-performance environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Sports Partnership Manager in Sandton to identify and secure partnerships with sponsors, media, and sports entities. You will negotiate, structure agreements, and drive growth by leveraging your industry network and collaboration with marketing, sales and events teams.

You will manage existing partners, monitor ROI, and represent the company at industry events while shaping high-impact sports partnerships through a collaborative, results-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management or related field.
• Proven experience in partnership management, business development or sales within sports.
• Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Understanding of sports market, sponsorship landscape and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect potential strategic partners including sponsors, media and sports entities.
• Develop compelling partnership proposals and negotiate mutually beneficial agreements.
• Manage and cultivate existing partner relationships, ensuring satisfaction and growth opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship mgmt

Communication

Presentation

Sports network

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Marketing/Sports Mgmt)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Sports Partnership Manager to develop and nurture key partnerships that drive growth and visibility for their sports properties in Sandton . This role is central to expanding our reach and enhancing our offerings through collaborations with sponsors, sporting organizations, and related businesses. You will be responsible for identifying, negotiating, and managing strategic alliances that align with our business objectives. The ideal candidate is a skilled negotiator with a strong network within the sports industry and a proven ability to build mutually beneficial relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect potential strategic partners, including sponsors, media, and other sports entities.
• Develop compelling partnership proposals and negotiate mutually beneficial agreements.
• Manage and cultivate existing partner relationships, ensuring satisfaction and exploring opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, sales, events) to deliver on partnership commitments.
• Track partnership performance, measure ROI, and provide regular reports on partnership activities and outcomes.
• Represent the company at industry events and build brand presence within the sports ecosystem.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in partnership management , business development, or sales within the sports industry.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Understanding of the sports market, sponsorship landscape, and relevant industry trends.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented approach to achieving business goals in Sandton .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and commission/bonus structure.
• Significant opportunity to shape high-impact sports partnerships.
• Access to a dynamic professional network.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement planning.
• A collaborative and high-performance work environment.