One Life · 2 hours ago
Head of Sponsorship
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expOne Life is seeking a Head of Sponsorship to develop and execute a sponsorship strategy that drives revenue growth and strengthens brand alliances globally. The role involves building relationships with global brands and managing the entire sponsorship sales cycle, from prospecting to contract negotiation.
Sports
Responsibilities
Develop a comprehensive sponsorship and partnership strategy aligned with One Life’s commercial objectives
Set revenue targets and forecast projections for all sponsorship categories
Lead the sponsorship sales cycle from prospecting to negotiation to closure
Identify, prioritize, and approach potential sponsors with tailored value propositions
Build and maintain strategic relationships with global brands, media companies, rights holders, agencies, and key decision-makers
Conduct high-level pitches and presentations to senior executives
Lead commercial negotiations and finalize sponsorship contracts consistent with legal and One Life requirements
Coordinate with legal, finance, and operations teams to ensure commitments are executable
Ensure all sponsor rights and deliverables are activated seamlessly before, during, and after events
Partner with marketing, content, event production, and logistics teams to design sponsorship assets and activations
Work closely with content and media to maximize brand visibility and commercial value
Align sponsor packages with audience demographics and broadcast opportunities
Track sponsorship performance against KPIs and provide regular commercial reporting
Use data insights to refine pitch strategies and enhance value delivery
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5+ years experience in sponsorship sales, commercial partnerships, or business development in sports, entertainment, or related fields
Proven track record of securing major sponsorship deals, ideally in football or major sporting events
Strong network within football federations, clubs, brands, and agencies
Experience presenting and negotiating at C-Suite level
Ability to work strategically and execute tactically across teams
Preferred
Fluent Spanish + English (required). Portuguese or additional languages a plus
Based in the United States with existing networks in Latin America and North America
Familiarity with international broadcast, digital media rights, or performance marketing
Company
One Life
One Life is a platform built to turn talent into success. We create content to educate and inspire. We document the journey. We share the blueprint.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase