(Senior) Sales Manager International Sports Partnerships (f / m / d)

SPORTFIVE Germany GmbH Your role and your responsibilities : National & international partnership sales across different sports such as Basketball, American Football, Soccer, E-Sports Develop strong relationships with prospective new clients via all possible customer touchpoints including phone, email, linked-in, networking events and meetings, etc. Advisory and guidance for (global) brands on sports sponsorship landscape and development of the right solution based on their objectives Lead sales pitches with domestic clients to understand objectives, build relationships and secure revenue for the business (small amount of international travel required) Continually develop prospect lists by using macro and micro market trends, sound product knowledge and deep understanding of brand marketing to identify relevant clients, industries and geographies Prepare sales presentations in alliance with and supported by our internal competence hubs (e.g. business intelligence, brand consulting team) using consumer insights, media value reporting, and additional proprietary methodologies to help build compelling business cases Provide weekly and regular updates at team sales meetings showcasing activity and pipeline development, business closed and share any insight for potential collaboration with other Sales Team members Ensure strong after-sales relationship management where necessary to enhance renewal probability, and identify cross-sales / upselling potential Represent SPORTFIVE to the broader market in a way that is consistent with the high standards and professional approach expected of employees Your profile : You are a highly motivated sales professional with a track record in generating sponsorship revenues with several years professional work experience A strategic and consultative sales capability, including the ability to create customised partnerships in response to individual corporate needs and objectives Genuine Team player who is willing and able to lead by example Outstanding sales communication, presentation and negotiation skills, including high degree of comfort preparing and delivering high quality pitches and presentations to senior corporate decision makers in English and German Good contact structure with brands and ability to extend his network and build strong and reliable relationships The ability to priority manage multiple work streams in a demanding, time sensitive environment Don’t meet all the criteria? No worries! We focus on the individual. Our job descriptions are intended to give you an insight into the demands of the position in question. Your passion for working with us and your willingness to develop are just as important to us as your skills : there are some things we can teach you on the job. What we offer you An innovative Environnement : An exciting role within the sports business, a dedicated team with short communications and decision-making channels Fair development opportunities : space for personal and thematic development, supported by individual development planning with supplementary CPD and "Training on the job” Family-friendly atmosphere : to promote work / life balance, including via flexible working hours, more sick leave for children than usual, mobile working, job-sharing and a free family service. Additional corporate benefits : discounted partner offers, plus an array of additional benefits e.g., company pension scheme, Deutschland Ticket train pass, a bike for work and an Urban Sports Club membership