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Senior Manager, Media Sales

The Premier League

Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 10 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 7 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Department:

Broadcasting

Job Summary

The Senior Manager Media Sales is a key supporting role within the Premier Leagues Media Rights team helping to drive the sales process and development of the Leagues media rights business internationally.

Working closely with the Director of Media Sales and regional Heads of Media Sales the role will support rights sales activity partner management market intelligence and internal coordination across our international territories. The role is intended to strengthen the media sales teams ability to manage both existing partner relationships and future sales opportunities while bringing greater structure coordination and follow-through to the sales process across multiple territories.

This role is designed to add meaningful commercial capacity to the media sales team by supporting market analysis sales preparation partner engagement internal reporting and the day-to-day progression of rights discussions and international initiatives. It will help ensure the team is better placed to identify and develop new opportunities maintain high standards of partner management and respond effectively to the increasing complexity of the media landscape.

The role will suit someone who is highly organised commercially curious proactive and keen to develop a career in international sports media and rights sales.

Who we are
The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone everywhere and is available to watch in over 900 million homes in 189 countries.

We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development we protect the organisations intellectual property support the wider game and community programmes undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however we particularly encourage applications from women people from minority ethnic communities LGBTQ people and disabled people.

Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

The role

Media Rights Sales Support

Support the Premier Leagues Media division including the Director of Media Sales in the development and execution of the Premier Leagues media rights sales strategy across selected international territories
Assist in identifying assessing and progressing new media rights opportunities across broadcast digital and platform partners
Prepare market overviews sales materials commercial proposals benchmarking analysis and internal briefing documents to support ongoing sales processes
Contribute to the Premier Leagues international media rights sales strategy and its execution
Help maintain a strong understanding of the sports media landscape including rights holders platforms market trends and competitor activity
Support the preparation and coordination of sales processes including outreach materials meeting agenda and notes follow-up actions and pipeline tracking
Maintain a thorough understanding of media rights agreements and contractual deliverables

Partner Management and Commercial Coordination

Support the day-to-day management of selected broadcaster relationships
Work with Clubs colleagues and PL Studios (launching June 2026) to ensure that rights holders have access to a best in class service and one commensurate with the Premier Leagues standing as a premium rights holder
Help ensure partners receive a responsive professional and solutions-oriented experience in their interactions with the Premier League
Act as the Broadcasting department contact for market specific requests or issues from commercial partners sponsors and international development initiatives
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to respond to partner requests commercial queries and market-specific issues in a timely and effective manner

Market Intelligence Planning and Reporting

Monitor and report on key developments across international media markets including rights movements strategic platform activity macro trends and emerging opportunities
Maintain internal records relating to rights cycles deal status pipeline opportunities partner priorities and market intelligence
Contribute to regular reporting and planning processes including status reports sales updates market summaries and executive briefing materials
Help capture learnings and insights from partner interactions and sales activity to improve planning and decision-making
Contribute to the content and product development of the Premier Leagues international production offering

Cross-Functional Support

Work collaboratively with colleagues across Media Rights Premier League Studios Legal Finance Communications Commercial Digital International Events and other relevant teams
Assist Clubs in the activation of their media rights or sponsorship/partnership programme internationally and manage any associated communication with Premier League rights holders
Assist with the planning and delivery of partner meetings workshops conferences market visits and other engagements as required
Provide broader operational and administrative support to the media sales team where needed helping to ensure strong execution and follow-through

Requirements for the role

Experience in media sport broadcasting commercial partnerships account management rights sales or a related field
Knowledge of international media markets
Strong interest in sports media media rights and the evolving broadcast and digital platform landscape
Commercially aware numerate and comfortable working with presentations spreadsheets and sales documentation
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear professional and well-structured materials
Understanding of AI platforms and the ability to apply them within commercial functions to drive efficiency productivity and improved decision-making
Able to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders across different markets and time zones
Proactive dependable and keen to learn in a fast-paced international environment
Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to build effective working relationships internally and externally
Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail