Sports Marketing Sponsorship Sales.

# Senior Global Sponsorship Sales Executive **International Sports & Media Group | Remote | Upwork Contract** ## About the Opportunity We represent an international sports and media organization with a rapidly growing global commercial business. Our organization and its athletes collectively reach **more than 10 million followers** across social media, providing brands with premium access to one of the world's most engaged sports audiences. We are building a world-class commercial sales organization and are seeking experienced sponsorship sales professionals to represent our digital advertising and partnership inventory in the following regions: * United States * Italy * Germany * Colombia Applicants should have strong relationships with advertising agencies, media buying firms, marketing executives, and major consumer brands within their respective markets. --- ## About the Role We are seeking senior-level sales professionals with a proven history of selling premium advertising, sponsorships, influencer marketing, sports partnerships, or digital media campaigns. This is **not** an entry-level sales position. You should already have established relationships with decision-makers at advertising agencies, media agencies, and major consumer brands. You understand how enterprise marketing budgets are allocated and have experience developing and closing high-value sponsorship opportunities. Your responsibility will be to identify new business opportunities, build custom partnership programs, negotiate agreements, and generate long-term commercial revenue. --- ## Digital Sponsorship Products Our commercial inventory includes a wide variety of premium digital sponsorship opportunities, including: ### Social Media Campaigns * Sponsored Instagram posts * Instagram Reels * Instagram Stories * Social media takeovers * Matchday sponsored content * Behind-the-scenes content * Training content * Lifestyle content * Athlete-generated content * Collaborative posts * Short-form video campaigns * Seasonal campaigns * Product launches * Holiday campaigns ### Athlete Partnerships * Brand ambassador programs * Sponsored athlete appearances * Product endorsements * Athlete lifestyle campaigns * Multi-athlete campaigns * Commercial video campaigns * Brand storytelling * Long-term ambassador agreements ### Premium Digital Content * Documentary sponsorships * Exclusive interviews * Training series * Original branded content * YouTube sponsorships * Video production partnerships * Episodic content series * Educational content sponsorships ### Fan Engagement * Sweepstakes * Giveaways * Fan voting campaigns * Live Q&A sponsorships * Interactive contests * VIP digital experiences * Community initiatives * Fan activation campaigns ### Digital Advertising * Website sponsorships * Newsletter sponsorships * Native advertising * Sponsored editorial content * Digital display advertising * Push notification sponsorships * Mobile app integrations ### Merchandise & Commerce * Co-branded merchandise * Limited-edition product launches * Affiliate campaigns * Retail promotions * E-commerce campaigns * Sponsored collections ### Custom Integrated Partnerships Many campaigns are custom-built for each client and may combine social media, athlete participation, branded content, video production, digital advertising, influencer marketing, and experiential marketing into comprehensive sponsorship programs. --- ## Responsibilities * Develop new business relationships with advertising agencies, brands, and media buyers. * Identify sponsorship opportunities within your assigned territory. * Build customized sponsorship proposals and partnership packages. * Present opportunities to senior marketing executives and agency leadership. * Negotiate commercial agreements and close new business. * Coordinate with internal creative and marketing teams to execute campaigns. * Manage client relationships to generate repeat business and long-term partnerships. * Meet and exceed quarterly revenue targets. * Help expand our international sponsorship business. --- ## Ideal Background We are looking for professionals who have successfully sold products such as: * Professional sports sponsorships * Digital advertising * Premium media * Influencer marketing * Brand partnerships * Creator partnerships * Agency services * Television advertising * Streaming media * Entertainment sponsorships * Event sponsorships * Digital marketing solutions Experience working with professional sports organizations, sports marketing agencies, advertising agencies, media companies, entertainment companies, premium publishers, or influencer agencies is highly desirable. --- ## Qualifications * Minimum 7 years of enterprise sales experience. * Proven history of closing six-figure and seven-figure sponsorship or advertising agreements. * Existing relationships with advertising agencies and major consumer brands. * Excellent business development and prospecting skills. * Strong negotiation and presentation abilities. * Experience creating customized partnership proposals. * Self-motivated with the ability to work independently. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Fluency in English is required. Additional languages are highly desirable depending on the territory. --- ## Compensation We offer a competitive compensation package consisting of a **monthly base retainer plus an aggressive commission structure** designed to reward top performers. Compensation will be based on experience, existing industry relationships, and the territory you will represent. For the right candidate, this role offers significant earning potential through recurring sponsorship revenue, strategic brand partnerships, and long-term account development. Exceptional performers may also have the opportunity to expand into leadership roles as we continue building our international commercial sales organization. --- # Proposal Requirements To be considered, please include the following in your proposal. ### 1. Sponsorship Sales Experience Tell us about your background selling sponsorships, advertising, or brand partnerships. * What products have you sold? * Who were your customers? * What were your average deal sizes? --- ### 2. Largest Deal Closed Describe the largest sponsorship or advertising agreement you have personally closed. Please include: * Industry * Approximate contract value * Length of the sales cycle * Your role in the process * Final outcome --- ### 3. Industry Relationships Describe the types of organizations you currently have relationships with. Examples include: * Advertising agencies * Media agencies * Marketing executives * Consumer brands * Sports marketing agencies * Entertainment companies You do not need to disclose confidential information or client names. --- ### 4. Why You? Tell us why you believe you are uniquely qualified to represent a premium international sports and media organization. What experience do you have selling sponsorships, digital advertising, influencer marketing, or premium media? --- ### 5. Territory Please indicate which market you are applying to represent: * United States * Italy * Germany * Colombia --- ### 6. Your First 90 Days Describe your strategy for generating revenue during your first three months. Include how you would: * Identify prospects * Build relationships * Generate meetings * Create proposals * Close business --- ### 7. Supporting Materials If possible, attach examples of sponsorship proposals, media kits, presentations, pitch decks, or campaigns you have previously sold. Confidential information may be removed. --- ## What We're Looking For We're looking for professionals who know how to open doors, build executive-level relationships, and close meaningful commercial partnerships. If you have successfully sold premium sponsorships, sports partnerships, influencer campaigns, enterprise advertising, or digital media and are excited to help build a world-class international commercial business, we'd love to hear from you.