Sponsorship Sales Manager – Sport, Culture & Entertainment

About the role

Elevate is expanding its Riyadh office and is looking for a Sponsorship Sales Manager to drive partnership sales across sport, culture and entertainment. You will own the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, on behalf of our diverse client base.

Key responsibilities

• Generate, qualify and nurture leads for sponsorship opportunities.
• Present tailored proposals and negotiate contracts with prospective partners.
• Close deals and ensure seamless hand‑over to activation teams.
• Collaborate with internal experts in strategy, brand activation, hospitality and digital marketing to deliver integrated sponsorship solutions.
• Maintain a pipeline of opportunities and report on sales performance.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years (60 months) of experience in sponsorship or commercial sales.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Passion for sport, culture and entertainment sectors and understanding of sponsorship’s role in the marketing mix.
• Highly motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Brand activation
• Hospitality management
• Sponsorship consulting
• Content digital and social media marketing