About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
This is a job listing for a Senior Partnership Development Manager at FIFA, specifically for the 2027 Women's World Cup. The role is full-time and fixed-term, located in Brazil. The job involves working with the commercial team to deliver sponsorship sales objectives, with a focus on the Brazilian and LATAM markets. The ideal candidate has around 10 years of experience in sponsorship sales, business development, or commercial partnerships, and is fluent in English and Portuguese. The job requires a strong understanding of the Brazilian and LATAM commercial landscape, as well as experience leading commercial sponsorship teams. The candidate should be highly professional, articulate, and results-driven, with excellent presentation and relationship-building skills. A university degree in business, sports marketing, or a related area is also required. The role involves identifying and pursuing high-value sponsorship leads, developing bespoke sponsorship packages, and leading negotiations to successful acquisition. The candidate will also be responsible for building strong external visibility for FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 commercial opportunities and fostering inbound interest and leads through proactive industry engagement.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Head of Partnership Sales, FIFA Women’s World Cup Sales Lead, and the broader commercial team to deliver on sponsorship sales objectives
- Identify and pursue high-value sponsorship leads aligned with the commercial strategy of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027
- Source, qualify, and engage potential sponsors, securing meetings and presenting tailored partnership proposals to major regional and international brands
- Develop bespoke sponsorship packages that address the unique needs and objectives of prospective partners
- Lead negotiations through to successful acquisition, ensuring alignment with FIFA’s commercial guidelines and values
- Collaborate with the Strategy and Planning team to identify market opportunities and build compelling sales arguments
- Establish and nurture long-term relationships with key sponsor prospects, ensuring continuity and value beyond the tournament
- Serve as a key point of contact for the FIFA27 team in Brazil on sales-related matters, supporting or managing the sales process as needed
- Stay informed on emerging sponsorship categories, regional industry trends, and relevant market research, including pricing and inventory benchmarks
- Build strong external visibility for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 commercial opportunities, fostering inbound interest and leads through proactive industry engagement
- Lead and support the organisation of commercial events, conferences, hosting programmes, dedicated to cultivating business relationships and building into the sales pipeline
Benefits
- No specific benefits are mentioned in the job listing
Requirements & Qualifications
- Approximately 10 years of proven experience in sponsorship sales, business development, or commercial partnerships, preferably in sports or entertainment
- Experience leading commercial sponsorship teams for at least 5 years
- Strong network and understanding of the Brazilian and LATAM commercial landscape
- Experience in dealing with and negotiating within different cultures
- Ability to work independently in a multi-task position within a dynamic, team-based environment
- Solutions orientated
- Solid time management and organizational skills
- Client oriented, efficient and effective
- Adept at handling and protecting confidential information
- Excellent team player and relationship builder
- Attention to detail, reliable and responsible
- University degree in business, sports marketing or related area
- Excellent in Word / PowerPoint / Excel / PDF / MS Teams / Sales CRM tools
- Ability to travel often and when required
- Right to work in Brazil
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Fluent in Portuguese (spoken and written)
- Any other FIFA language (Spanish especially) is an advantage
How to Apply
- Review the job description and requirements to ensure you meet the necessary qualifications.
- Prepare your application, including your resume and any other required documents.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
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