Sports Partnerships Sales Director

Overview

We are collaborating with a rapidly expanding international sports organization to recruit an experienced commercial leader. This senior role focuses on driving partnership revenue across various global markets from our London base.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will leverage an established network within the sports industry to engage with senior decision-makers immediately, facilitating new business development and managing high-value commercial agreements.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• Possesses extensive contacts throughout the sports rights ecosystem.
• Maintains strong relationships with commercial executives at rights holders, leagues, teams, federations, governing bodies, and major sporting events.
• Networks effectively with senior brand, sponsorship, agency, and investment leaders.
• Skilled in accessing C-suite stakeholders and international decision-makers.
• Proven ability to secure substantial commercial deals and create new revenue streams.
• Credible at executive-level engagement, capable of influencing complex purchasing decisions.
• Experience in premium sports, entertainment, media or events sectors.

Position Benefits and Opportunities

• Attractive and competitive salary package.
• Role based in London with international scope.
• Significant influence on commercial strategy development.
• Chance to contribute to the growth of a prestigious sports property.

Additional Information

This role requires someone with an authentic industry network who understands that successful partnerships stem from relationship-building rather than mass outreach.