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Sports Business Commercial Manager

On-site in Norte peninsular·Full-time·Added 4 days ago

LALIGA Clubs Talent Office

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Full-time hours.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
LALIGA Clubs Talent Office doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Norte peninsular
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Mid-level role.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Degree or equivalent experience in business, sales, marketing, or commercial management areas.
5 to 10 years of experience in commercial responsibility and business development positions. Experience in the sports, leisure, tourism, or services sectors is valued.
Experience in service sales and B2B and B2C client management, as well as client portfolio management and expansion and the generation of new business opportunities.
Solid knowledge of commercial strategy, sales techniques, negotiation, and market development.
Proficiency in CRM, databases, and analysis and reporting tools.
Advanced/high English level.
Autonomous, proactive, and results-oriented profile, with negotiation, communication, and long-lasting commercial relationship-building skills.

The role

If you are passionate about sports and have experience in the commercial area, this opportunity may interest you. Apply now!

What you'll do

Lead the commercial strategy of the sports business unit, aligned with the Business Plan and the club's strategic objectives.
Design and execute commercial actions to drive new client acquisition, business generation, and portfolio growth.
Manage the complete sales cycle, from the identification and qualification of opportunities to the preparation of proposals, negotiation, and closing.
Develop new markets and detect expansion opportunities at both national and international levels.
Manage and develop the network of commercial collaborators, establishing objectives and action plans to maximize their contribution to the business.
Manage key accounts and strategic clients, identifying new business opportunities within the portfolio.
Participate in events and commercial actions, representing the club and generating new opportunities.
Supervise the performance of the commercial strategy through the monitoring of objectives, KPIs, and results reporting.
Collaborate with operational teams to ensure a correct transition of sold projects to their execution phase.

How you'll work

Club belonging to LALIGA EA SPORTS, located in the north of the Iberian Peninsula.
Permanent contract, full-time, 100% on-site.

About LALIGA Clubs Talent Office

LALIGA is the organization that manages the top two professional football divisions in Spain, LALIGA EA SPORTS and LALIGA HYPERMOTION, along with other competitions. It operates as a sports industry body with a broad scope including institutional affairs, audiovisual rights, business school programs, and a foundation focused on social impact. The LALIGA Clubs Talent Office is a recruitment platform that connects talent with non-sporting roles across its member clubs, covering areas such as business, technology, digital content, communication, legal, finance, and human resources.

Based in Madrid, LALIGA's talent pool serves as a gateway for professionals to work within Spanish football clubs. The platform emphasizes candidate experience and club experience, with testimonials from individuals who transitioned from the talent pool to roles at clubs like UD Las Palmas and Deportivo Alavés. For international professionals, this offers a structured entry point into the Spanish football ecosystem, with roles spanning marketing, retail, data, and systems management across LALIGA EA SPORTS and LALIGA HYPERMOTION.

Industry: Sports
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid
Website: laliga.com

Good to know if you are moving

LALIGA is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and the talent office focuses on non-sporting roles within its member clubs.
The talent pool covers a wide range of areas including business, technology, digital content, communication, legal, finance, and HR, offering diverse opportunities beyond sports.
Testimonials on the official site show that candidates from the talent pool have been hired by clubs such as UD Las Palmas and Deportivo Alavés, indicating a real pathway to employment.
Current openings include roles like Data Lead, Partnership Sales, Retail Manager, and Marketing Manager, suggesting a need for commercial and operational expertise.
The platform is designed to facilitate the recruitment process for clubs, making it a central hub for job seekers interested in Spanish football.

All open roles at LALIGA Clubs Talent Office