Main Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for generating new sponsorship revenue for Formula 1
Manage sales process from conception to close; generating new leads, initiating first meetings, developing proposals/term sheets, contracting and ultimately closing
Directly responsible for clients and/or specific region as determined by the Head of New Partnerships
Cultivating and nurturing relationships with prospective clients
Tailoring Formula 1’s suite of sponsorship opportunities to deliver custom offerings to prospective clients
Maintain day to day management of your client / regional patch ensuring that all intel is updated within the corporate sales database
Forecast timely and accurate sales activity regularly to New Partnerships Lead, and update activity/prospect status in weekly sales meeting with the wider team An internal conduit for all prospective new partners, involving and updating other departments as and when needed such as content, race promotion, legal, hospitality, and marketing
Work with the New Partnerships Lead to devise and deliver a robust sales strategy for your client base and region, which is intel driven and results orientated
Work with multiple internal and external stakeholders including brands and agencies
Lead by example with best working practices and processes for both short- and long-term deliverables
Liaise with the Partnership Development and Management team when onboarding all new partners
About You
5+ years’ experience in a similar role either brand or rights holder side
Proven sponsorship sales track record with key relationships and high-level clients
People management
Proven ability to manage and communicate with multiple stakeholders
A strong understanding of brand and communications and the role of sponsorship in the marketing mix
Worked in a high-paced environment
Proven ability to generate revenue
Proactive and performance-driven
Comfortable with working in a dynamic global environment
Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Problem solving mentality
Creative ability to inform bespoke client facing decks
A strong understanding of brand storytelling
Good time management
Excellent interpersonal skills, advanced communication and presenting capabilities
Strategic thinker
Self-motivated to learn and collaborate within a team
Proactive and solutions orientated
The ability to inspire both externally and internally