Strategy Manager at Salt South Africa

• A leading organisation in the sport and entertainment space is looking for a Senior Sales Manager to drive commercial revenue through sponsorships, partnerships, and brand collaborations. This is a high-impact, revenue-generating role suited to a strong hunter who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• You’ll work with well-known brands, senior decision-makers, and exciting commercial opportunities – with the ability to directly influence revenue and earn strong commission on performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new sponsorship and partnership opportunities
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of corporate clients
• Develop and present tailored commercial proposals
• Negotiate and close high-value deals
• Maintain relationships with senior decision-makers
• Contribute to commercial strategy and revenue growth
• Track performance against KPIs and sales targets
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver campaigns successfully

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in sponsorship, media, or partnership sales
• Proven track record of exceeding targets and closing large deals
• Strong network within corporate, agency, or brand environments
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills
• Commercially driven with a results-focused mindset
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, target-driven environment

Advantageous

• Experience in sport, entertainment, or media
• Strong understanding of brand strategy and marketing
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders