Partnerships Manager (Ref: 189824)

Job Title: Partnership Sales Manager

Location: London – Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Industry: Sports (Agency)

Contact: [email protected]

Salary: Up to £60,000 + Commission

Overview

Forsyth Barnes are delighted to have partnered with a Global Sports Marketing Agency who are seeking a Partnership Sales Manager to drive new business growth by identifying, approaching, and closing sponsorship and partnership deals on behalf of leading sports clients and properties. This is a client-facing, commercially focused role for an ambitious professional with a strong track record in sales and business development within sports, media, or sponsorship industries.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead Outreach & Pipeline: Manage outbound sales activity, develop targeted prospect lists, and build a robust pipeline of sponsorship opportunities.
• Client Acquisition: Research, approach, and pitch to prospective sponsors; prepare tailored presentations; negotiate and close contracts that align brands with sports properties.
• Market & Trend Analysis: Monitor industry developments, competitor activity, and market trends to inform outreach strategies and enhance the value proposition.
• Reporting & Communication: Deliver regular progress updates to senior leadership; maintain accurate CRM records; prepare reports, proposals, and client presentations.
• Team Leadership: Mentor junior staff and collaborate across the agency to support wider sales and client goals.

Requirements & Skills

• Background: Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field; 3–5+ years of relevant sales experience (sports, media, or sponsorship preferred).
• Sales Performance: Proven ability to secure new sponsorship partners and consistently achieve revenue targets.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills; confident pitching and relationship-building at C-suite level.
• Organization: Strong time management and project-handling skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Negotiation & Analysis: Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills; able to identify value and make data-driven decisions.
• Tech Savvy: Proficiency with CRM systems, sales tools, and Microsoft Office suite.

Why Join our client?

This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, growing international sports marketing agency that works with high-profile athletes and properties worldwide. The role offers significant autonomy, exposure to global sports sponsorship markets, and the chance to play a key role in shaping the companies commercial success.