Event Sales Manager
Pubblicato il 07-09-2026 - SailGP in Roma
About:
The Rolex SailGP Championship is the most exciting racing on water, where anything can happen in short, adrenaline-fueled battles between national teams at iconic stadium destinations worldwide. Top athletes fly in identical high-tech F50 catamarans faster than the wind, at speeds in excess of 100km/h (60mph). Founded in 2018, SailGP is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports and entertainment properties, now in its sixth season.
SailGP also races for a better future, championing a world powered by nature. Underpinning the organisation’s purpose-driven agenda is a diversification of the league, with the goal of immediately progressing gender equity and inclusivity.
SailGP is a global organisation with defined values that shape the culture of its team – Deliver Quality and Consistency; Evolve with Focus; Make it Count; Stand Together and Strike a Balance.
Summary:
The Event Sales Manager, Italy is a commercially driven sales leader responsible for generating sponsorship & hospitality revenue and developing commercial partnerships around the Rome Sail Grand Prix,
taking place on September 11/12, 2027. The role will focus on identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities with Italian and international brands, supporting the growth of SailGP's commercial presence in the Italian market.
Working closely with the global commercial, event, marketing, and partnership activation teams, this role will own the sponsorship & corporate hospitality sales process from prospecting and relationship development through to negotiation and close. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of the Italian sponsorship landscape, an established network of brand and agency relationships, and a proven ability to deliver against revenue targets. The role will also interact closely with the Italy SailGP Team to ensure we are maximising commercial opportunity from the Italian market.
Key Responsibilities:
Partnership Sales & Revenue Generation:
- Develop