Handle Recruitment is seeking a Sales Manager to lead sales in a pioneering space within sports media, working with some of the world's most recognised sports brands and global broadcasters.

In this role you will:

Take ownership of and develop a defined market vertical, generating new business from high-profile brands and sponsorship agencies.
Manage the full sales process, from prospecting through negotiation and signing, ensuring tailored solutions for each client.
Build and maintain a robust prospect bank, segmenting and enriching records to drive engagement.
Analyse market insights and emerging trends to identify new opportunities and inform strategy.
Collaborate closely with internal teams to deliver bespoke media propositions and optimise campaign impact.

To be successful in this role you will have:

B2B sales experience in sponsorship, media, or marketing solutions for the sports sector, with a proven record of closing complex deals.
A data-driven approach, comfortable managing pipelines and utilising dashboards or analytics tools.
Strong knowledge of sports sponsorship dynamics, audience metrics, and ROI drivers.
Confident negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport at senior levels.
A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for sports and business.

Please apply now for a further conversation!

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.