Strategy Manager

Senior Sales Manager - Sponsorship & Partnerships

Location: Midrand, Johannesburg

Salary: R450,000 - R500,000 per annum + commission

Are you a high-performing sales professional with a passion for closing big deals and building impactful brand partnerships? A leading organisation in the sport and entertainment space is looking for a Senior Sales Manager to drive commercial revenue through sponsorships, partnerships, and brand collaborations. This is a high-impact, revenue-generating role suited to a strong hunter who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. You'll work with well-known brands, senior decision-makers, and exciting commercial opportunities - with the ability to directly influence revenue and earn strong commission on performance.

• Identify and secure new sponsorship and partnership opportunities


• Build and manage a strong pipeline of corporate clients


• Develop and present tailored commercial proposals


• Negotiate and close high-value deals


• Maintain relationships with senior decision-makers


• Contribute to commercial strategy and revenue growth


• Track performance against KPIs and sales targets


• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver campaigns successfully

• Minimum 7 years' experience in sponsorship, media, or partnership sales


• Proven track record of exceeding targets and closing large deals


• Strong network within corporate, agency, or brand environments


• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills


• Commercially driven with a results-focused mindset


• Ability to work in a high-pressure, target-driven environment

• Experience in sport, entertainment, or media


• Strong understanding of brand strategy and marketing


• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders

• Competitive base salary + commission earning potential


• Work within a dynamic, high-growth industry


• Exposure to major brands and high-value deals


• Real opportunity to influence commercial strategy and revenue