Require a Sports Sponsorship Sales Lead in Mumbai
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Job Summary
- Develop and execute a comprehensive sports sponsorship sales strategy to achieve quarterly and annual revenue targets.
- Identify and pursue high-potential sponsorship opportunities across professional leagues grassroots sports fitness events and athlete endorsements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at corporate brands agencies and industry stakeholders.
- Lead end-to-end negotiation of sponsorship agreements including rights deliverables branding exposure and performance metrics.
- Collaborate with marketing content and event teams to design customized sponsorship packages that meet client KPIs.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends untapped opportunities and benchmark pricing models.
- Present sponsorship proposals and ROI forecasts to prospects using data-driven insights and compelling storytelling.
- Track and report on sales pipeline performance deal closures and client satisfaction using CRM tools.
- Represent the organization at industry events sponsor summits and networking forums to expand brand visibility and partnership networks.
- Mentor and guide junior sales team members to ensure consistent performance and knowledge sharing.
- Bachelors degree in Marketing Business Sports Management or a related field.
- 25 years of proven experience in sales business development or sponsorship acquisition within sports entertainment or media industries.
- Demonstrated track record of successfully closing sponsorship deals and exceeding sales targets.
- In-depth knowledge of the Indian sports landscape including major leagues (e.g. IPL Pro Kabaddi ISL) athlete markets and event ecosystems.
- Strong negotiation communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in CRM platforms (e.g. Salesforce HubSpot) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced results-oriented environment.
- Network of contacts within the sports corporate and advertising sectors in Mumbai and across India.
- Willingness to travel locally and nationally for client meetings events and pitch presentations.
- $Location Must be based in Mumbai with the ability to work on-site or hybrid.
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Bachelors degree in Marketing Business Communications or a related field; MBA preferred. 25 years of progressive experience in marketing leadership roles with demonstrable success in driving growth. Proven experience managing cross-functional marketing teams and leading end-to-end campaign execution. Strong expertise in digital marketing channels including SEO/SEM social media marketing email marketing and content strategy. Proficiency with marketing automation tools (e.g. HubSpot Marketo) CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) and analytics platforms. Excellent strategic thinking problem-solving and decision-making skills. Exceptional communication presentation and leadership abilities. Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret metrics and translate insights into actionable strategies. Experience in a startup or high-growth environment is highly desirable. Location: Bangalore with flexibility for occasional travel as need
