Partnership Sales (US Market)

Manchester (Ancoats) North American Team Leaders in Hyperlocal Sports Marketing

At Eleven Sports Media, we help sports teams and brands connect with local communities through scalable partnerships that drive local impact, generate revenue, and inspire pride.

We connect local businesses with some of the biggest names in sport through innovative, community-focused partner programmes. With a proven 15-year track record, we've worked across multiple sporting leagues such as the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, English Premier League and more across Europe.

Our partnerships create access to a market traditionally reserved for national and global brands.

The Role

You'll be part of our U.S. Partnership Sales Team, selling the value of small-business partnerships to regional businesses across North America on behalf of major sports rights holders.

Key Responsibilities

• Representing and working on behalf of sports rights holders (clubs)
• Prospecting your own data and sourcing key business and contact information
• Generating appointments with C-suite and director-level decision makers
• Winning new business by selling the benefits of becoming an official partner
• Presenting and selling the Eleven Sports Media partnership portfolio
• Collaborating closely within our U.S. sales team

Working hours

• Flexible working available
• Hybrid model: Work from home 2 days per week after probation

What We Offer

• Competitive basic salary depending on experience
• Personal development and training courses
• Quarterly socials and company events
• Cycle, tech, and car schemes

Depending on experience

30 - 40K basic

55 - 95K+ OTE

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a direct B2B sales environment
• Confident using modern CRM systems (Salesforce experience is a plus)
• Career-driven, motivated, and eager to learn
• Strong lead generation and prospecting skills
• A hunter mentality with a passion for new business
• Background as a Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, or similar B2B role

Our Culture

Culture sits at the heart of everything we do. As a fast-moving, dynamic business, we're looking for ambitious, career-minded individuals who want to combine sport and sales while making a genuine impact and contributing to our team environment.

Privacy Notice for Job Applicants

• Your data will be processed securely for recruitment purposes
• Information will be retained for up to 6 months unless legally required longer
• Data will not be shared outside the hiring process
• You may request access, correction, or deletion at any time

Eleven Sports Media celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.

Company Overview

For 15 years, we've been helping local businesses grow through the power of sport. At Eleven, we've built a culture where freedom and responsibility go hand in hand, and where the work you do makes a real difference. At Eleven, you'll join a team built on trust, transparency, and accountability. We thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where everyone takes ownership, tackles challenges, and gets results. This is a place where you can truly be yourself, push boundaries, and grow alongside an unstoppable team. If you're ready to dig deep, deliver results, and enjoy the ride, welcome to Eleven. Together, we make it happen.