Sporting Jobs

About the Company

Our team at Sporting Jobs boasts decades of experience from the board level of professional sports and senior recruitment practice. We have worked hard for 9+ years to forge and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, allowing us to open doors with some of the most recognisable brands and clubs in the sports sector. Sporting Jobs has a wide network of experienced and skilled candidates who can continue to drive your organisation forward and the tools to source elite talent who may not be on the market. Within our wider group, Sporting Group International & SGI Sports Management, our management team have contacts and clients across elite levels of all major sports, on a global scale. Our clients include football clubs from the Premier League, EFL Championship and the NWSL in the UK to teams around the world from La Liga, the Saudi Pro League, MLS & NWSL. We also work closely with clients across other sports, including Rugby, Cricket, Tennis, Golf, Boxing,Horse Racing and many more.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Sporting Jobs

Job Title

Head of Commercial Sales (Sports Sponsorships)

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Commercial Sales (Sports Sponsorships) Role Summary: Senior leader responsible for developing and executing the commercial sponsorship sales strategy to grow revenue, build new business, and nurture key partner relationships for a professional sports organization. Expectations: Deliver a clear sponsorship sales strategy, build a robust pipeline, meet or exceed revenue targets, lead a high‑performing sales team, and collaborate closely with marketing and activation to maximize partner value. Key Responsibilities: - Own and implement the commercial sponsorship sales strategy. - Identify, pitch, negotiate, and close high‑value sponsorship agreements at regional, national, and international levels. - Lead, mentor, and scale a commercial/sponsorship sales team to achieve ambitious targets. - Manage and deepen relationships with key partners to ensure long‑term growth. - Coordinate with marketing and activation teams to enhance partner activation and value. - Build and maintain a strong sponsorship pipeline, reporting progress against clear revenue goals. Required Skills: - Proven experience in sponsorship, partnership, or commercial sales leadership, preferably within a professional sports environment. - Strong new‑business acumen with a track record of closing large deals. - Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and relationship‑building abilities. - Demonstrated success in managing, motivating, and developing sales teams. - Strategic mindset combined with hands‑on execution. - Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, performance‑driven settings. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field (advanced degree or industry certifications preferred).

Provence-alpes-côte d'azur, France

Hybrid

02-02-2026