Manager, Sponsorship Sales

Responsibilities

• Develop global and local market sales pipelines to achieve sponsorship revenue goals
• Cultivate category prospects through market research, focusing on international markets
• Build relationships with corporate decision-makers and influencers within the European and global marketing ecosystem
• Manage the full sales cycle, including contact strategy, presentations, negotiation, and contract execution
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Media, IT, Football Operations) to develop customized marketing platforms
• Create strategic, customized partnership proposals and presentations
• Maintain accurate sales pipeline reporting and documentation
• Provide line management and support to the Sponsorship Business Development Coordinator

Requirements

• Degree in Marketing, Business, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in sponsorship sales or business development
• Demonstrated experience in European or global sponsorship markets
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Ability to create compelling, detailed client-facing materials
• Valid passport for international travel
• Strong multitasking and time-management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in French and/or Spanish
• Strong knowledge of the sports marketing and sponsorship landscape
• Proven ability to leverage professional networks to reach senior-level marketing executives
• Expertise in industry research, prospecting, and pitch ideation

About the Company

The NFL is a global leader in sports, dedicated to driving international growth and innovation. This role is a position with one of the NFL’s third-party agency partners that provides services to the NFL. The individual selected for this role will be an employee of that third-party agency and not the NFL.