Sponsorship, Marketing & Brand Partnerships Manager

We're Hiring: Sponsorship & Brand Partnerships Manager

Location :Mumbai | Sports Industry

At The Sports Gurukul, we are building India's largest grassroots sports ecosystem across schools, academies & large-format sporting events. The Sports Gurukul (TSG) is one of India's leading grassroots sports organizations working across schools, academies, large-format events, and government projects. We operate at scale and create impactful sporting ecosystems for children and youth.

We are expanding aggressively and looking for a dynamic Sponsorship & Brand Partnerships professional who can unlock high-value brand collaborations and drive revenue growth.

Role Overview

We are seeking a high-energy, result-driven Sponsorship & Brand Partnerships Manager who can independently generate sponsorship revenue, build strategic alliances, and create impactful brand integrations across our events and programs.

This is a revenue-focused role with strong performance-linked incentives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard sponsor brands for TSG events, leagues, and programs
• Develop sponsorship decks, pitch proposals & customized brand integration plans
• Leverage existing industry connections for faster deal closures
• Lead end-to-end sponsor lifecycle: pitching negotiation closure execution
• Build long-term brand relationships and renewals
• Coordinate with management team for activation & visibility planning
• Explore cross-promotional partnerships & barter deals
• Achieve monthly & quarterly revenue targets

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 25 years of proven experience in:

1. Sponsorship sales

2. Brand partnerships

3. Event sponsorship

4. Sports marketing / experiential marketing

5. Strong brand network in FMCG, EdTech, Banking, Real Estate, Lifestyle, or Sports sectors

• Demonstrated revenue closure track record
• Hyperactive, self-driven, and target-oriented
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent negotiation & presentation skills
• Comfortable with field meetings and corporate pitching

Compensation Structure

• Fixed Salary (Industry aligned)
• Performance-based Variable
• High Incentive on Closures
• Fast growth opportunity in India's growing sports ecosystem

Why Join The Sports Gurukul

• Be part of India's growing grassroots sports revolution
• Direct access to large-scale school networks & events
• Strong leadership exposure
• High earning potential through incentives
• Opportunity to build national brand partnerships

How to Apply

Interested candidates can share their updated CV with following details on [Confidential Information] or can easily apply here on linkedin:

List of brands worked with

Highest sponsorship closed (deal size)

Current CTC & Expected CTC