Sales Manager - Sport Rights

We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially driven Sales Manager with a strong passion for football and the global sports industry. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving revenue growth and building strategic brand partnerships across premium sports properties.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in commercial sales within football or the wider sports industry
• Must have experience selling virtual media rights / virtual advertising inventory
• Strong track record of closing high-value sponsorship or media deals
• Results-driven mindset with a clear focus on achieving and exceeding sales KPIs
• Deep understanding of key client markets, with an existing network or the ability to quickly develop one

Role Overview

• Operate as a standalone Sales Lead, reporting directly to senior leadership
• Produce regular sales analysis, insights, and internal performance reporting
• Identify, engage, and build relationships with new brand partners
• Conduct in-depth market and industry research to support your sales pipeline and strategy
• Sell virtual advertising inventory across multiple sporting events, broadcast territories, and international markets
• Provide weekly progress updates and attend sales review meetings

Why Join?

• A high-impact commercial role with direct exposure to leading football clubs, sports organisations, and global rightsholders
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced leaders in sports commercialisation
• Flexible working model, including remote working options
• Join a fast-growing, private equity-backed business with strong career progression opportunities
• Access to major global conferences, networking opportunities, and industry events

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.