Manager – Sales & Sponsorship

RISE Worldwide
Mumbai, Maharashtra

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Qualifications

Master's degree
Business development
Project management
Bachelor's degree
Computer networking
Communication skills

Full job description

At RISE Worldwide, we believe everything we do today
has to be a step up from yesterday.
And the only way to do it is together.
Together we work hard, laugh a lot, brainstorm all the time,
push each other to deliver our best and
RISE AS ONE.

Manager – Sales & Sponsorship

Business Unit / Vertical

RISE Worldwide

Role Title

Manager – Sales & Sponsorship

Role Overview

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a seasoned Sales & Sponsorship professional to drive revenue and strategic partnerships across our IPs in the Sports, Lifestyle & Entertainment domain. The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of experience, a strong network, and a results-driven approach to business development, client relationship management, and end-to-end sponsorship servicing.

Sponsorship Sales: Lead the full sales cycle—from prospecting and pitching to closing deals and nurturing long-term client relationships.
Sales Strategy: Identify new categories and brands for various sports & lifestyle properties with the purpose of revenue generation
Account Management: Act as the primary point of contact for key clients, delivering tailored solutions while ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business.
Sales Target Ownership: Consistently achieve and surpass revenue targets through effective pipeline management and proactive sales strategies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with creative, production, legal, and finance teams to ensure seamless delivery of client commitments.
Pipeline Development: Maintain a strong funnel of leads, ensuring consistent business growth across multiple IPs and event properties.
Client Servicing & Partner Engagement: Deliver high-touch servicing to partners, ensuring value delivery and long-term engagement.
Operational Oversight: Manage daily sales operations, reporting, and coordination for smooth internal and external stakeholder communication.

Core Competencies

Advanced Sales Expertise: Proven track record in strategic and consultative sales with high conversion rates.
Brand Understanding: Deep insight into brand briefs, campaign KPIs, and how to align partnership opportunities accordingly.
Project Management: Ability to oversee multiple sponsorship and sales initiatives simultaneously without compromising on quality.
Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication with strong presentation and negotiation capabilities.
Stakeholder Management: Skilled in managing high-value relationships with CXO-level clients, agencies, and brand partners.
Team Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset to drive cross-functional success.

Preferred Work Experience

Minimum 5 years in a similar client-facing, revenue-generating role within media, events, lifestyle, or entertainment sectors. • Specialization: Sales, Sponsorships, Events, Client Servicing • Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)

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Manager – Sales & Sponsorship

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