Manager, Global Sponsorship New Business Development

Responsibilities

• Develop a global pipeline and execute partnerships with blue-chip brands to meet sponsorship revenue goals
• Cultivate global and local market category prospects through detailed category analysis and market research
• Establish and maintain relationships with key external contacts, including Fortune 500 decision-makers and sports marketing influencers
• Pursue prospects through strategic contact, sales presentations, negotiation, and contract execution
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Media, IT, Football Operations, etc.) to develop customized marketing platforms
• Create strategic, customized partnership proposals and presentations for prospective partners
• Maintain accurate sales pipeline documentation and reporting
• Support the management of Sponsorship Business Development Senior Coordinator contributions

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of sponsorship sales and/or business development experience at a league, team, agency, or company

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong knowledge of the sports marketing and sponsorship landscape
• Proven ability to leverage professional networks to develop relationships with senior-level marketing executives
• Experience in industry research, prospecting, and pitch ideation

About the Company

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