SALES & PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER: SPORT INDUSTRY GROUP
About the job
Job Title: Sales & Partnerships Manager
Organisation: Sport Industry Group (Part of Benchmark)
Location: Central London (Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 remote)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Start Date: Negotiable
Salary: £40,000 base + commission
Closing Date: Tuesday 19th August 2025
Role Overview:
As Sales & Partnerships Manager, you’ll be responsible for securing new business, managing current partners, and supporting the commercial growth of Sport Industry Group across its flagship awards, events, memberships, and digital properties. This role suits someone passionate about sport, experienced in sales, and hungry to build strong B2B relationships in a high-profile industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive revenue across sponsorship, ticketing, awards entries, memberships, media partnerships, and bespoke events.
Build engagement across the Sport Industry Awards and MAD//Sports.
Identify and build lead lists of key organisations, sectors, and decision-makers.
Execute outbound sales strategies, including cold outreach, prospecting, and meetings.
Manage the sales cycle from pitch to close, including renewals and account management.
Attend events and monitor industry trends to generate new commercial opportunities.
Maintain accurate records and pipelines using a CRM system.
Create compelling proposals, sales decks, and partner documentation.
Candidate Profile:
You will have:
3+ years’ experience in a sales and partnerships role, ideally within the sport industry.
A proven track record of securing new business and building long-term relationships.
Knowledge of the sport business ecosystem – sectors, trends, and key stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, with excellent attention to detail.
The right to work in the UK, with relevant documentation.
ABOUT sig:
Sport Industry Group connects, celebrates, and informs the business of sport. We deliver world-class events like the FEVO Sport Industry Awards, daily insight through the Sport Industry Daily, and valuable networking opportunities that unite decision-makers from across the UK and global sport landscape.
WHAT SIG OFFER
22 days annual leave + 3 Christmas closure days
2 Recharge/Reconnect wellbeing days annually
Private medical insurance & medical cash plan
Pension contributions
Access to personal & professional coaching
Health & wellness support initiatives
Flexible & hybrid working – including 2 weeks of “work from anywhere”
Early summer finishes
Bike to Work scheme
Birthday charity donation
A supportive and inclusive team culture
How to Apply:
Please upload a copy of your CV and a tailored cover letter, setting out your skills and experience that relate directly to this job description and make you the right fit for this role.
Applications without a CV and a cover letter will not be considered. Please take note of the salary offered and only apply if this is in line with your expectations.
Closing Date – 19th August 2025
