Senior Partnership Sales Manager

Commercial Management, Marketing, Partnerships & Sponsorship, Sales, Strategic GrowthAbout the jobJob Title: Senior Partnership Sales ManagerLocation: Birmingham (Hybrid Working Available)Contract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Competitive + Bonus + BenefitsAbout the RoleWe’re recruiting for a Senior Partnership Sales Manager to join a major UK sports and entertainment organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to shape high-value commercial partnerships for one of the country’s most dynamic and high-profile sporting teams.You will play a key role in driving partnership revenue, creating compelling commercial propositions, and building relationships with major brands across a wide range of sectors. Working closely with senior leaders and internal stakeholders, you’ll manage the full sales cycle — from prospecting and pitching through to negotiation and closing long-term deals.This role is ideal for a commercially minded partnership specialist with experience in sport, sponsorship, rights holders, or media environments, and who enjoys working at pace within a high-energy commercial function.Key ResponsibilitiesPartnership Sales StrategyLead the end-to-end partnership sales process, from initial outreach to closing major commercial agreements.Build strategic sales plans to deliver ambitious revenue targets.Stay informed on market and category trends within the sponsorship landscape.Creative Proposition DevelopmentDevelop tailored, insight-led partnership packages that deliver value for both the organisation and the brand.Collaborate internally to ensure proposals align with team identity, audience insights, and commercial priorities.Create engaging pitch materials that tell a compelling brand story.Identify, research, and qualify new partnership prospects across multiple industries.Maintain a structured pipeline with clear activity tracking and revenue forecasting.Use competitive insights to create urgency and maximise opportunities.External Engagement & PitchingLead high-impact meetings with senior stakeholders, brands, and agencies.Deliver confident, persuasive presentations tailored to each prospect.Produce clear, compelling proposals aligned with commercial objectives.Reporting & Internal CollaborationProvide clear and consistent reporting on sales activity, pipeline performance, and deal progress.Work closely with colleagues across Marketing, Communications, Ticketing, and Operations.Present updates and insights to senior leadership and wider commercial teams.Candidate ProfileProven track record in partnership or sponsorship sales within sport, entertainment, media, rights holders, or agency environments.Strong commercial acumen with experience closing high-value deals.Excellent stakeholder management skills and confidence engaging with C-suite decision-makers.Skilled in building pipelines, generating leads, and managing complex negotiations.Creative thinker with the ability to develop compelling partnership propositions.Strong communication and presentation skills with an engaging, persuasive style.Highly organised with strong project management capabilities.Motivated, collaborative, and target-driven.What Our Client OffersHybrid working arrangement.Opportunity to work within a fast-paced, high-profile sporting environment.High levels of ownership and strategic influence.Supportive and collaborative internal culture.Opportunities to work closely with brands, agencies, and senior stakeholders.Strong career development and commercial progression opportunities.How to ApplyIf you’re an experienced partnership sales professional with a passion for high-value commercial work and relationship building, we’d love to hear from you.Apply for roleInterest role. Please complete your details below and upload CV:I consent to the collection and processing of my personal data, including my CV, and agree to the privacy policy .Interested?If you’re ready for change, eager for growth, or inspired by this role, then tap ‘Apply Now’. #J-18808-Ljbffr