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About Spartan Race
Spartan is the global leader in obstacle course racing and endurance sports, built on a mission to push people beyond their limits and help them achieve more in all areas of life. With events held in over 30 countries, Spartan is more than a race – it’s a lifestyle and a community.

Role Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated, hands-on Head of Sponsorships to lead and execute all sponsorship initiatives across our Spartan Race events in. You will drive strategy, pitch to brands, close deals, and manage all post-sale delivery and reporting. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, has a strong commercial mindset, and is confident operating independently from lead generation to execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new sponsorship opportunities across Spartan Race events and
  

• Create compelling sponsorship decks and tailored proposals for potential partners
• Own the full sales cycle – from prospecting and outreach to negotiation and closing
• Manage relationships with existing sponsors, ensuring contract fulfillment and activation excellence

• Collaborate closely with marketing, operations, and content teams to integrate sponsors authentically into the Spartan experience

• Deliver regular reporting and ROI analysis to partners and internal stakeholders
• Act as the key point of contact for all sponsorship-related queries pre-, during, and post-event

• Attend Spartan Race events to oversee and support sponsor activations on the ground
• Stay up-to-date with market trends and competitor activity in the sports and events sponsorship landscape

• 5+ years of experience in sponsorship sales or partnerships, preferably within sports, events, media, or lifestyle brands

• Strong network of brand and agency contacts across relevant categories (FMCG, fitness, wellness, tech, automotive, etc.)
• Proven track record of closing high-value deals and delivering sponsor ROI
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Highly organised and self-sufficient – capable of driving results independently
• Passion for fitness, endurance sports, and the Spartan brand ethos is a plus
• Willingness to travel to events as needed