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Sponsorship & Partnerships Manager

Missions

01

Prospect and negotiate new sponsorship and partnership contracts with companies

02

Design attractive and customized partnership packages (visibility, activation, hospitality)

03

Monitor and activate ongoing partnerships to maximize sponsor satisfaction

04

Produce detailed partnership reports (ROI, visibility, audience) to retain partners

05

Grow the sponsorship revenue portfolio and contribute to the overall commercial strategy

Career evolution

Director of Sponsorship and Partnerships
Commercial Director for a club or sports organization
General Manager of a sports sponsorship agency
Director of Institutional Relations and Strategic Partnerships

Job outlook

Global sports sponsorship market in constant growth
Evolution toward more integrated partnerships focused on digital activation
Strong demand for profiles able to measure and demonstrate partnership ROI
New opportunities linked to naming rights, content sponsorship, and digital rights

Skills

Excellent commercial and negotiation skillsAbility to create tailored value propositions for partnersProficiency with CRM tools and partner relationship managementIn-depth knowledge of the sports sponsorship market and its trendsStrong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a demanding B2B environment

Education

Master's in Sports Management, Marketing, or MBA

Training at a business school or sports management program. 2 to 5 years of experience in business development or sports sponsorship.

Workplaces

Professional sports clubs
Sports federations and leagues
Sponsorship and sports marketing agencies
Competition and sporting event organizers
Large corporations (sponsor / advertiser side)

Salary

3,000€/mois6,000€/mois
+10 XP