Job Description

Sports Sales Manager

Location: Bangkok

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Sports Sales Manager to lead sales activities, develop the sales team and grow revenue across sports-related products and services. The role combines new business development, account management and collaboration on sponsorships, marketing campaigns and sports activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales plans to achieve revenue targets and expand the client base.
• Manage the full sales cycle, including prospecting, preparing proposals, presenting solutions, negotiating commercial terms and closing business.
• Strengthen relationships with existing clients, identify additional opportunities and build long-term partnerships.
• Lead, coach and motivate the sales team, providing guidance on client engagement, sales execution and achieving targets.
• Work with marketing, content and design teams to develop commercial proposals and solutions aligned with client needs.
• Coordinate sponsorship opportunities, promotional campaigns and sports-related projects, supporting delivery across relevant teams.
• Monitor market trends, customer needs and competitor activity to identify opportunities and refine sales strategies.
• Review sales performance and campaign outcomes, recommending improvements to strengthen results.
• Resolve client and project issues through effective coordination with internal teams and external partners.

Skills and Experience

• 7–10 years' relevant experience targeted, with a minimum of seven years in sales, marketing or sports business development. Candidates with additional relevant experience are welcome.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or a related field.
• Proven ability to develop sales opportunities, manage client accounts and achieve commercial targets.
• Experience leading and motivating a team, with the ability to translate sales plans into clear actions and results.
• Strong presentation, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Ability to analyse market information and sales performance to identify practical business improvements.
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, accountable approach, with sound judgement when resolving problems under pressure.
• Good English communication skills.
• Proficiency in CRM systems such as Salesforce and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel to off-site meetings and activities and work outside regular hours when required.