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Head of Commercial Sales (Sports Sponsorships)

Head of Commercial Sales (Sports Sponsorships)

Hybrid

Provence-alpes-côte d'azur, France

Full Time

02-02-2026

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Leadership Negotiation Sales Sales Strategy Marketing

Job Specifications

A leading professional sports team based in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, France is seeking a high-performing Head of Commercial Sales to lead and grow its sponsorship and partnerships revenue.

This is a senior sales leadership role focused on driving new business sponsorship sales, managing strategic partners, and leading a team of commercial sales executives to deliver ambitious revenue targets.

The Role

Reporting into the executive leadership team, you will be responsible for:

Owning and delivering the commercial sponsorship sales strategy.
Driving new business acquisition across regional, national, and international partners.
Identifying, pitching, negotiating, and closing high-value sponsorship agreements.
Leading, mentoring, and scaling a team of commercial/sponsorship sales executives.
Managing key partner relationships and ensuring long-term commercial growth.
Working closely with marketing and activation teams to maximise partner value.
Building and maintaining a strong sponsorship pipeline against clear revenue targets.

The Profile

We’re looking for a commercially driven sales leader with:

Proven experience in sponsorship, partnerships, or commercial sales leadership (within a professional sports environment preferred).
A strong new business mindset with a track record of closing deals.
Experience managing and motivating sales teams.
Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
A strategic yet hands-on approach to revenue growth.
Comfort operating in fast-paced, performance-driven environments.

The Opportunity

Lead sponsorship sales for a prestigious professional sports organisation.
Build and develop a best-in-class commercial team.
Be based in one of Europe’s most attractive sporting regions.
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

Interested candidates can apply via LinkedIn or contact Max McClure for a confidential discussion.

About the Company

Our team at Sporting Jobs boasts decades of experience from the board level of professional sports and senior recruitment practice. We have worked hard for 9+ years to forge and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, allowing us to open doors with some of the most recognisable brands and clubs in the sports sector. Sporting Jobs has a wide network of experienced and skilled candidates who can continue to drive your organisation forward and the tools to source elite talent who may not be on the market. Within our wide... Know more