Senior Sales Manager Brand Partnerships

The WRC Promoter GmbH is responsible for all commercial aspects of the FIA World Rally Championship since 2013. These include the worldwide commercialization of media and sponsoring rights as well as the production of TV formats for all rallies across the WRC calendar. For more information visit www.wrc.com.

Our Marketing & Sales department is currently looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Sales Manager Brand Partnerships (m/w/d) with a strong network and proven track record in sponsorship and brand partnerships.

RESPONSIBILITIES Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

EXPANDING BUSINESS

• Identify and approach potential sponsors and brand partners to secure new business opportunities.

EXECUTION

• Create and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals to existing and potential clients.
• Negotiate and finalise sponsorship and brand partnership agreements, ensuring mutual benefit and alignment with the WRC, ERC and RX brands.

BUILDING SUCCESS

• Develop and maintain relationships with key industry decision makers and stakeholders.
• Work in partnership with internal teams to ensure the successful execution and activation of the partnerships.

EXPERIENCE Your areas of knowledge and expertise

that matter most for this role:

• University degree or commercial training with relevant professional or educational development
• Min. 5 years sales experience, specifically in sponsorship and brand partnerships, preferably in the motorsport industry.
• Fluent in English and German – additional languages an advantage
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade key stakeholders.
• Proactive and results driven with a track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills, with the ability to create win-win partnerships.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Passionate about motorsport and familiar with the WRC, ERC and RX brands and values.