The company.

Volleyball World is the commercial entity driving growth, innovation and investment in volleyball around the globe. Volleyball is the fourth most popular sport globally, with more than 800 million fans and high participation across the world.

Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Volleyball World offers an open, dynamic, and challenging environment where volleyball takes center stage. The lakeside office is evolving into a vibrant international hub, bringing together a talented team dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for volleyball fans worldwide.

Volleyball World fosters an active and collaborative atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to strive for excellence and reach their full potential. The organization is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, with a commitment to fairness and inclusiveness that ensures recruitment, development, and retention decisions are free of discrimination.

Expected profile.

Profile

👉 Results-driven with a strong entrepreneurial mindset and commercial acumen
👉 Organised, rigorous, capable of managing projects autonomously
👉 Passionate about sports with the ability to understand the international sports ecosystem

Skills

👉Minimum 6 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related field, with a proven track record of building strong relationships both internally and externally

👉Previous experience in sponsorship sales is not required; prior sales experience will be highly valued

👉 Fluent in English (written and verbal); additional languages are an advantage

👉Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade effectively

👉High emotional intelligence with a natural ability to connect with others and navigate complex stakeholder relationships

👉 Demonstrated ability to work across diverse countries, cultures, and time zones

Missions.

Reporting to the commercial leadership of Volleyball World, the Senior Partnerships Sales Manager will play a pivotal role in a growing global sports organization. He or she will work closely with key stakeholders, brands, and partners to contribute to strategic commercial decisions and will have the unique opportunity to shape the commercial success of volleyball worldwide.

1. Lead sponsorship development and sales execution

• Proactively source and engage potential sponsors for Volleyball World across various categories and regions

• Select and qualify prospective sponsors, securing in-person meetings with key decision-makers at leading global brands

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with senior executives and commercial leaders

• Collaborate with the team to execute competitive sales processes and successfully negotiate high-value sponsorship agreements

2. Drive strategic commercial growth

• Support the development of sales strategies by contributing market insights, category trends, and commercial feedback

• Identify new business opportunities across different markets and sponsor categories

• Influence and persuade decision-makers at the highest levels, aligning their needs with Volleyball World's sponsorship opportunities

• Navigate complex cultural and time zone differences while working across international markets

3. Build and nurture stakeholder relationships

• Develop trusted, long-lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful partnership outcomes

• Work collaboratively across departments to deliver integrated sponsorship solutions

• Build a global network of sponsors, clients, and industry contacts

• Represent Volleyball World professionally at meetings, events, and commercial presentations

Localisation, date of arrival & compensation.

Volleyball World's headquarters is located in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Remote work arrangements may be discussed based on role requirements. Regular presence at the office and travel for client meetings expected.

Start date as soon as possible.

Type of Contract : Permanent contract (CDI equivalent).

Application requirements : Swiss citizenship or possession of a valid Swiss work permit required