Sponsorship & B2B Sales Specialist

· Type of employment: to be determined,

· On-site work,

· Full-time,

· Specialist (mid/regular),

· Immediate start,

· Salary: 6000 – 8000 PLN gross.

Co-create projects implemented with Club Partners and Sponsors, be responsible for the execution of sponsorship agreements, and acquire new business partners and financial resources by selling B2B products.

Your role at the Club

You will be responsible for cooperation with Wisła Kraków Sponsors and Partners, ensuring the highest standard of sponsorship agreement execution and the development of long-term business relationships. Your tasks will include planning and coordinating sponsorship activations in cooperation with Club Partners, as well as actively acquiring new clients through prospecting, preparing offers, and selling B2B products.

As a member of the Sponsorship Department, you will also represent the Club at industry events, business breakfasts, and trade fairs, promoting Wisła Kraków's business offer, establishing new relationships, and building awareness of the value of sponsorship and partnership with the Club.

Responsibilities:

· Co-creating and implementing the Club's sponsorship and sales strategy.

· Preparing sponsorship and advertising offers tailored to the needs of business partners.

· Actively acquiring new Partners and Sponsors and selling B2B products.

· Promoting Wisła Kraków's business offer and developing client relationships.

· Representing the Club at industry events, conferences, business breakfasts, and trade fairs.

· Coordinating and executing sponsorship agreements and overseeing the proper fulfillment of benefits.

· Planning, preparing, and coordinating sponsorship activations in cooperation with Club Partners.

· Cooperating with the Marketing Department in the execution of advertising benefits and partnership projects.

· Creating and developing business projects supporting sales and sponsorship development.

· Ongoing support for Club Partners and Sponsors and building long-term business relationships.

· Preparing reports and summaries of sponsorship activities.

· Market analysis, competitor actions, and trends in sports sponsorship and B2B sales.

· Serving Partners and VIP guests during match days and events organized by the Club.

Our requirements

· Minimum 2 years of experience in B2B sales, sponsorship, marketing, business development, or business customer service.

· Ability to build and develop long-term relationships with business partners.

· Experience in managing the sales process – from prospecting and offer preparation to negotiations and finalization of cooperation.

· Highly developed communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

· Independence, responsibility, conscientiousness, and very good work organization.

· Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and set priorities.

· Proactivity, initiative, and focus on achieving sales goals.

· Ability to think analytically and draw conclusions based on data and market trends.

· Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint).

· Category B driving license.

· Willingness to work during selected club events and match days.

· Knowledge of English at a level enabling business correspondence and meetings is a plus.

· Interest in sports and knowledge of sports sponsorship specifics will be an additional asset.

· Accuracy and meticulousness in carrying out administrative, formal, and organizational tasks.

· Ability to enforce agreements, monitor deadlines, and ensure the proper course of processes.

· Resilience to work under time pressure and ability to act effectively in a dynamic sports environment.

· High sense of responsibility and attention to the quality of implemented activities.

· Ability to react quickly to changing priorities and flexibility in action.

Nice to haves

· Experience in the sports, marketing, event, or sponsorship industry.

· Knowledge of sports sponsorship specifics and the sports and business market.

· Experience in preparing sponsorship offers, business presentations, and reports for partners.

· Knowledge of CRM systems and tools supporting sales and customer relationship management.

· Ability to create attractive presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint or Canva.

· Experience in conducting commercial negotiations and building long-term customer relationships.

· Knowledge of the football environment and interest in sports.

· Experience in cooperating with premium partners and serving VIP zones during sports or business events.

What we offer?

· work in one of the most recognized football clubs in Poland,

· real impact on the development of Wisła Kraków's sponsorship area,

· opportunity to build an important area in the club's structure,

· daily work in a dynamic sports environment,

· individually determined employment type.

Recruitment process

Applications accepted until July 17th.

Start of work is planned for August.

After reviewing applications, we will contact selected individuals and invite them for a recruitment interview. Details regarding remuneration will be presented to candidates selected for an interview.

How to apply?

Send your application with CV and cover letter to: rekrutacja@wislakrakow.com

In the subject line, please enter:

Sponsorship Specialist – Recruitment

For the purpose of the recruitment process, please include the following clause in your CV:

"I consent to the processing of my personal data by TS Wisła Kraków S.A. with its registered office in Krakow (KRS: 0000130748) for the purpose of current and future recruitment in accordance with Art. 6 sec. 1 lit. a of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016."