Sports Sponsorship Manager

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission & bonus

Career growth

Remote work

Networking at events

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Sports Sponsorship Manager to join its remote-first team, responsible for identifying, securing and managing sponsorship opportunities within Leisure & Sports, driving revenue and brand partnerships. You will develop compelling proposals, nurture corporate clients, and activate sponsorship agreements, with a focus on maximizing value for all parties.

This role offers flexible remote work and exposure to high-profile sports brands.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sponsorship sales, marketing, or business development experience.
• Proven track record in lead generation and closing deals.
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure sponsorship opportunities aligned with brand values.
• Develop persuasive sponsorship proposals tailored to sponsor objectives.
• Negotiate and close deals with favorable terms.
• Maintain long-term relationships with sponsors and activate benefits.
• Track performance metrics and report to stakeholders.
• Manage a remote, proactive sponsorship pipeline to meet targets.

Skills

Sponsorship sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

Lead generation

Proposal presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Sports Sponsorship Manager to join their dynamic, remote-first team. This role is pivotal in identifying, securing, and managing lucrative sponsorship opportunities within the Leisure & Sports landscape. You will be responsible for developing compelling sponsorship proposals, nurturing strong partnerships with corporate clients, and ensuring the successful activation of sponsorship agreements to maximize value for all parties. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual passionate about sports to drive revenue and build lasting brand relationships from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect potential corporate sponsors aligned with our client's sports properties and brand values.
• Develop and present persuasive sponsorship proposals, tailoring them to meet sponsor objectives.
• Negotiate and close sponsorship deals, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
• Manage and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing sponsors.
• Oversee the successful activation of sponsorship benefits, ensuring promised value is delivered.
• Analyze sponsorship performance metrics and provide regular reports to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience (5+ years) in sponsorship sales , marketing, or business development, preferably within the sports or entertainment industry.
• Demonstrated success in identifying leads, building relationships, and closing deals.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of the sports market and corporate sponsorship landscape.
• Ability to work independently, manage a pipeline, and achieve ambitious targets in a remote setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with attractive commission and bonus structures.
• Significant opportunities for career growth within the sports industry.
• Flexible remote work environment, allowing you to work from anywhere, including virtual connections to our team based near East London.
• Exposure to high-profile sports events and brands.
• Professional development and networking opportunities.