A leading sports brand in Ireland is seeking a Head of Sponsorship & Partnerships to develop and manage a national sponsorship program. This remote-first role involves leading outbound sales efforts, forging B2B partnerships, and managing a small sales team. The ideal candidate has proven B2B sales experience and strong leadership skills. This position offers attractive performance bonuses and remote flexibility, alongside the opportunity to join a rapidly growing franchise network. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Head of Sponsorship & Partnerships Ireland based Location: Remote (Work from Home) Office Available: Cork About Padel 100 Padel 100 is one of Ireland’s fastest-growing sports and leisure brands, developing a national network of premium padel clubs through a franchise model. With 25+ franchisees across the country and ambitious expansion plans, we are now seeking a commercially driven Head of Sponsorship & Partnerships to lead and scale our national sponsorship programme. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on building long-term B2B sponsorship relationships within the SMB sector. The Role The Head of Sponsorship & Partnerships will be responsible for generating, managing, and closing sponsorship revenue nationally. You will lead outbound sales efforts, manage internal tele-sales resources, and work directly with franchise partners to convert sponsor leads into long-term commercial partnerships. This is a remote-first position with flexibility, supported by a Cork office if required. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a national sponsorship sales strategy Target and secure SMB sponsors across multiple sectors Build long-term B2B partnerships aligned with the Padel 100 brand Create tailored sponsorship packages and proposals Own revenue targets and sponsorship pipeline Directly manage two full-time tele-sales agents in our call centre Set KPIs, scripts, outreach strategy and performance metrics Drive daily activity levels and conversion rates Provide coaching, leadership and accountability Franchise Collaboration Work closely with 25+ franchisees nationwide Supply qualified sponsor leads to franchise partners Enable franchisees to act as closers and local brand ambassadors Ensure smooth handover from national sales to local activation Support franchisees in sponsor relationship management Full access to and collaboration with our in-house marketing team Align campaigns, brand assets and lead generation initiatives Develop marketing-backed sponsorship collateral and materials What We’re Looking For Proven B2B sales professional (5+ years preferred) Experience in sponsorship, advertising sales, media sales or similar Strong leadership and team management experience Demonstrated ability to hit and exceed revenue targets Comfortable managing outbound sales operations Strategic thinker with strong commercial instincts Excellent communication and relationship-building skillsSelf-motivated and comfortable working remotely Ideal Background Experience selling into the SMB sector Background in sports sponsorship, media, events or franchise networks Experience managing call centre or tele-sales teams Experience building structured sales processes and reporting systems What We Offer Attractive performance-based bonus structure Remote working flexibility Cork office access Direct leadership responsibility Marketing team support Opportunity to build and scale a national sponsorship division Work with one of Ireland’s fastest-growing sports brands Why Join Padel 100? This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a national sponsorship programme within a rapidly expanding franchise network. You won’t just be selling — you’ll be building and leading the commercial engine behind one of Ireland’s most exciting growth brands. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading sports and leisure brand is seeking a Head of Sponsorship & Partnerships to lead its national sponsorship program. This remote-first role, based in Ireland, focuses on building B2B sponsorship relationships within the SMB sector. The candidate will manage a sales team, develop strategies for revenue generation, and collaborate with franchise partners. A competitive salary of €45,000 plus performance-based bonuses is offered, along with the opportunity to scale a national sponsorship division in a fast-growing environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Head of Sponsorship & Partnerships Ireland based Company: Padel 100 Location: Remote (Work from Home) Office Available: Cork Salary: €45,000 per annum + Performance-Based Bonus About Padel 100 Padel 100 is one of Ireland’s fastest-growing sports and leisure brands, developing a national network of premium padel clubs through a franchise model. With 25+ franchisees across the country and ambitious expansion plans, we are now seeking a commercially driven Head of Sponsorship & Partnerships to lead and scale our national sponsorship programme. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on building long-term B2B sponsorship relationships within the SMB sector. The Role The Head of Sponsorship & Partnerships will be responsible for generating, managing, and closing sponsorship revenue nationally. You will lead outbound sales efforts, manage internal tele-sales resources, and work directly with franchise partners to convert sponsor leads into long-term commercial partnerships. This is a remote-first position with flexibility, supported by a Cork office if required. Key Responsibilities Sponsorship Sales & Revenue Generation Develop and execute a national sponsorship sales strategy Target and secure SMB sponsors across multiple sectors Build long-term B2B partnerships aligned with the Padel 100 brand Create tailored sponsorship packages and proposals Own revenue targets and sponsorship pipeline Sales Team Leadership Directly manage two full-time tele-sales agents in our call centre Set KPIs, scripts, outreach strategy and performance metrics Drive daily activity levels and conversion rates Provide coaching, leadership and accountability Franchise Collaboration Work closely with 25+ franchisees nationwide Supply qualified sponsor leads to franchise partners Enable franchisees to act as closers and local brand ambassadors Ensure smooth handover from national sales to local activation Support franchisees in sponsor relationship management Cross-Department Collaboration Full access to and collaboration with our in-house marketing team Align campaigns, brand assets and lead generation initiatives Develop marketing-backed sponsorship collateral and materials What We’re Looking For Proven B2B sales professional (5+ years preferred) Experience in sponsorship, advertising sales, media sales or similar Strong leadership and team management experience Demonstrated ability to hit and exceed revenue targets Comfortable managing outbound sales operations Strategic thinker with strong commercial instincts Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Self-motivated and comfortable working remotely Ideal Background Experience selling into the SMB sector Background in sports sponsorship, media, events or franchise networks Experience managing call centre or tele-sales teams Experience building structured sales processes and reporting systems What We Offer €45,000 base salary Attractive performance-based bonus structure Remote working flexibility Cork office access Direct leadership responsibility Marketing team support Opportunity to build and scale a national sponsorship division Work with one of Ireland’s fastest-growing sports brands Why Join Padel 100? This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a national sponsorship programme within a rapidly expanding franchise network. You won’t just be selling — you’ll be building and leading the commercial engine behind one of Ireland’s most exciting growth brands. #J-18808-Ljbffr
