Global Sponsorship Sales Manager

h3Description /h3pAs the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry. Join the team and support us on our mission. /ph3The Position /h3ulliOperating in a sales-focused role, working closely with the Head of Sales and the wider sales team to achieve ambitious revenue targets through the proactive pursuit of new sponsorship business worldwide /liliProactively identifying, calling and engaging senior decision-makers at major multinational brands to secure high-value, multimillion sponsorship deals for the FIFA World Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, FIFA Women’s World Cup, FIFAe and Other FIFA Events /liliOwning the full sales cycle: sourcing and qualifying prospects, making outbound calls, securing face-to-face or virtual meetings, and delivering persuasive pitches and tailored proposals to leading global brands /liliDeveloping bespoke sponsorship proposals to suit the needs of individual companies /liliLeading commercial negotiations through to the successful acquisition of multimillion-value partnerships /liliWorking closely with Strategy and Planning department to identify opportunities and build sales arguments /liliEstablishing long-lasting relationships with key sponsor prospects in the medium to long-term /liliMay act as a main point of contact for Local Organising Committees of selected Other FIFA Events for sales related matters and, where required, supporting or managing the sales process /liliMaintaining and developing knowledge of emerging sponsorship categories, industry trends and applicable industry research such as pricing and inventory in the sale sponsorship and media assets /liliDeveloping strong external works, ensuring that FIFA’s opportunities and ways of working are well known in the industry to help foster inbound leads /liliSupporting Head of Sales with regular reporting on progress towards sales revenue targets /li /ulpDepartment: bPartnerships Media /b /ppLocation: bZurich /b /ph3YOUR PROFILE /h3pWe work hard at FIFA. We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative. And we respect our values. Always. For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset. /pulliProven track record in international business development and consultative sales, including at least 2 years in sports event marketing, sponsorship sales or a comparable commercial environment /liliExperience in leading, supporting and developing sales teams /liliDemonstrated success in proactively calling, pitching to and negotiating with senior decision-makers at major multinational brands, including closing high-value and multimillion sponsorship contracts /liliA broad and active global network of relationships and contacts across leading brands, agencies and industry sectors /liliUniversity degree in business, sports marketing or related area /liliFluency in English is a must, any other FIFA language (Spanish especially) is an advantage /liliExcellent in Word / PowerPoint / Excel / PDF / MS Teams / Sales CRM tools /liliAbility to travel often and when required /li liHighly professional, articulate and results-driven /li liStrong presenter and excellent relationship building skills /li liExperience in dealing and negotiating within different cultures /li liAbility to work independently in a multi-task position within a dynamic, team-based environment /li liClient oriented, efficient and effective /li liAdept at handling and protecting confidential information /li liExcellent team player and relationship builder /li liAttention to detail, reliable and responsible /li liAn appreciation of the international sports federation environment /li /ulh3PERKS BENEFITS /h3pThe biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters. /pullibHealth and fitness: /b Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym. /li libHome office: /b Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all. /li libLanguage courses: /b Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth. /li liContinuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it. /li libPension: /b Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions. /li libRelocation assistance: /b A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation. /li libSustainability: /b We support all employees using public transport. /li libVacation: /b Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance. /li libVolunteering: /b Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr