Sports Sponsorship Manager

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + commissions

Health and retirement benefits

Generous paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Sports Sponsorship Manager to identify and secure sponsorships for sports properties while working remotely anywhere in South Africa. The role focuses on developing compelling proposals, negotiating agreements, and maximizing sponsor value through active management and activation.

The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years in sponsorship sales or sports marketing, with a proven track record of securing corporate sponsorships and strong presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sponsorship sales, partnership management, or sports marketing.
• Proven track record of securing and managing corporate sponsorships.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of the sports landscape and the value proposition for sponsors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect potential sponsors aligned with the brand and sports properties.
• Develop and present innovative, customized sponsorship proposals and packages.
• Negotiate and finalize sponsorship agreements, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with existing sponsors, ensuring their satisfaction and encouraging renewals and upsells.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to activate sponsorships and deliver tangible benefits to partners.
• Analyze sponsorship performance and provide regular reports on ROI and partnership success.

Skills

Sponsorship sales

Partnership management

Sales/marketing

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business/Communications

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and strategic Sports Sponsorship Manager to join their dynamic team, working remotely from anywhere in South Africa. This role is crucial for identifying, securing, and nurturing lucrative sponsorship partnerships that support the growth and visibility of their sports properties. You will be responsible for developing compelling sponsorship proposals, negotiating agreements, and ensuring sponsors receive maximum value from their investment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in sales, marketing, or partnership management, with a deep understanding of the sports industry and a proven ability to build and maintain long-term relationships, thriving in a remote-first collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect potential sponsors aligned with the brand and sports properties.
• Develop and present innovative, customized sponsorship proposals and packages.
• Negotiate and finalize sponsorship agreements, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with existing sponsors, ensuring their satisfaction and encouraging renewals and upsells.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to activate sponsorships and deliver tangible benefits to partners.
• Analyze sponsorship performance and provide regular reports on ROI and partnership success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sponsorship sales , partnership management, or sports marketing.
• Proven track record of successfully securing and managing corporate sponsorships.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of the sports landscape and the value proposition for sponsors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team, demonstrating strong self-discipline and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus commission and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Generous paid time off and holiday allowances.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• The flexibility to work remotely while contributing to exciting sports initiatives.