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CF Montréal

Partnership Sales Director

Full-Time
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Montreal, QC, Canada
In Person
Sales & Account ManagementAccount Executive

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Business Administration or another relevant field.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in prospecting, partnership sales, or business development roles, preferably within the sports, entertainment, or events industries.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships with executive-level decision-makers.
  • Excellent presentation, influencing, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple opportunities and complex sales cycles simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret market trends for strategic business decisions.
  • In-depth knowledge of the sports industry and market trends.
  • Ability to work independently and multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and database management systems.
  • Fluency in spoken and written French and English.
Responsibilities
  • Generate new business opportunities to achieve and exceed annual sponsorship revenue targets.
  • Develop, manage, and maintain a pipeline of qualified prospects through structured prospecting.
  • Identify new partner categories and revenue streams for the Club.
  • Prospect and meet with senior-level decision-makers to present partnership opportunities.
  • Develop acquisition strategies and sales plans to convert prospects into partners.
  • Understand market and client needs and prepare and deliver commercial proposals aligned with prospective clients' business objectives.
  • Lead the full sales cycle, including prospecting, qualification, executive presentations, negotiations, and contract execution.
  • Maintain sales activity through calls, meetings, presentations, and business development initiatives.
  • Build and maintain a network of influence within local, national, and international business communities.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to maximize commercial proposal value and ensure the feasibility of sold assets.
  • Manage the sales pipeline, revenue forecasts, and customer relationship management activities.
  • Monitor market trends, sports sponsorship developments, and emerging opportunities across Major League Soccer and the sports industry.
  • Represent CF Montréal at business events, networking activities, and corporate functions to develop commercial opportunities.
  • Prepare regular reports on pipeline progression, closed sales, and projected revenues.
  • Contribute to the development and optimization of the Club's commercial strategy.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree.
  • Additional training in business management or sales.
  • Experience in the sports, entertainment, or events industries.

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