Senior Manager Sales & Commercial Partnerships at Red Bull

Munich, Bavaria, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sponsorship sales, Business development, Commercial strategy, Market analysis, Negotiation, Partnership management, Revenue forecasting, Performance tracking, KPI monitoring, Communication, Strategic planning, Brand partnerships, Commercial analytics, Stakeholder management

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company Description WRC Promoter GmbH, the commercial rights holder for the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) and FIA European Rally Championship (ERC), is looking for an experienced and creative Senior Manager Sales & Commercial Partnerships (m/w/d). For more information visit www.wrc.com. Job Description Commercial Strategy & Market Development Analyse market trends, competitor activities and brand investment patterns to identify new revenue opportunities Develop category strategies and targeted outreach plans for key verticals Represent WRC at industry events, conferences and trade fairs to expand the commercial pipeline and strengthen WRC’s market position Cross‑Team Collaboration Work closely within the CMO team, esp. Partnership Management, to ensure seamless handover from acquisition over activation towards upselling Provide the game-changing impulses to Marketing (CMO team), Media and Events to shape innovative partnership assets and activation concepts Invest time into co-developing with senior leadership actionable insights around commercial trends, revenue forecasts and partnership performance Performance Tracking & Reporting Define and monitor KPIs for sponsorship acquisition and revenue growth Constantly maintain a structured pipeline and provide comprehensive reporting to senior leadership ensuring updated data at any time Focus on commercial deals aligning with WRC’s brand, media strategy and long‑term commercial roadmap Qualifications Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing or a related field Minimum 8 years of experience in sponsorship sales or business development, ideally in sports, entertainment or media Proven track record of closing high‑value, multi‑market sponsorship deals Strong negotiation skills and the ability to engage senior decision‑makers at global brands Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus Deep understanding of sponsorship activation, brand partnerships and commercial analytics Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, international environment and manage multiple high‑value opportunities simultaneously A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive to win Additional Information As an employer, we value diversity and support people in developing their potential and strengths, realizing their ideas and seizing opportunities. The job advertisement is aimed at all people equally, regardless of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin. Travel: 30-40 Organization: WRC Promoter GmbH Job type: Permanent

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager will develop and execute commercial strategies to identify new revenue opportunities and manage high-value sponsorship partnerships. They will also collaborate across teams to create innovative activation concepts and provide performance reporting to senior leadership.