Commercial Manager - Kings League

Created and organized by Kosmos, the Kings League has become a global phenomenon that has revolutionized the way we understand football and sports. A new 7-a-side football league with teams chaired by the world's best streamers and content creators, with revolutionary rules aimed at uniting the best of football with the latest trends in esports and new ways of communicating and understanding the world. In this sense, the Kings League has not only managed to "reimagine the game," but has also elevated sport and entertainment to a new dimension, making it more accessible to all audiences. Main Responsibilities Prospecting & Lead Generation: Identify and approach potential partners using a mix of traditional and digital channels, including cold outreach, LinkedIn, email marketing, and industry events.Drive Revenue Growth: Own individual revenue targets that contribute to the larger regional targets. Collaborate closely with the Commercial Director to pitch, negotiate, and close high-value deals.Partnership Development: Build and maintain a portfolio of strategic commercial partnerships (sponsors, brands, media) with a focus on long-term value and recurring revenue.Market Intelligence & Lead Qualification: Use market research tools, digital analytics platforms, and competitive benchmarking to identify and qualify high-potential leads.CRM & Data Management: Maintain and optimize the CRM database to ensure accurate segmentation, pipeline visibility, and effective partner targeting. Requirements 4+ years of experience in sponsorship sales, business development, or strategic partnerships within the sports sector.Strong knowledge of prospecting and lead generation techniques, with the ability to sell high-value solutions (sponsorships, digital activations).Understanding sports business ecosystems and digital landscape, with the ability to bridge the two.Excellent communication skills; analytical mindset to interpret market data and campaign results to optimize commercial approaches.