GSE Worldwide · 2 days ago
Golf Sponsorship Sales Director
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
7+ years expGSE Worldwide is seeking an experienced Golf Sponsorship Sales professional to develop and close high-value sponsorship opportunities in the golf industry. The role involves creating customized sponsorship strategies, managing the sales cycle, and maintaining relationships with sponsors to drive renewals and upsells.
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Hiring Manager
Alan Cameron
Responsibilities
Develop and execute customized sponsorship strategies and packages to hit revenue benchmarks
Identify, prospect, and secure new corporate sponsors
Manage the sales cycle including; lead generation, proposal development, negotiation, and contract execution
Maintain and grow relationships with existing sponsors to drive renewals and upsells
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful sponsor delivery
Prepare presentations, pitch decks, and sponsorship proposals for senior-level decision makers
Track pipeline activity and forecast revenue accurately
Stay current on golf industry trends, sponsorship valuation, and competitive offerings
Represent the organization at tournaments, industry events, and client meetings
Qualification
Required
7–10 years of experience in sports sponsorship sales with a deep understanding of the PGA Tour
Demonstrated ability to close six- and seven-figure sponsorship deals
Strong existing network within golf, sports, media, or corporate marketing
Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Experience working with brands, agencies, and C-suite stakeholders
Comfortable with travel and event-based work schedules
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or related field preferred
Benefits
Competitive base salary plus commission/bonus structure
Hybrid office work schedule
Performance-based incentives
Benefits package (details based on employment structure)
Company
GSE Worldwide
GSE Worldwide is an integrated talent representation and sports marketing agency.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-09-03Private Equity
Leadership Team
Eric T.
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Sports Business Journal
2025-06-26
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