This role sits within the Business Development function at WME Sports and is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of commercial opportunities from brand engagement through execution
Job Summary
This role sits within the Business Development function at WME Sports and is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of commercial opportunities from brand engagement through execution.
The position primarily supports Japanese clients across golf, tennis, winter sports, and related disciplines while driving new business and repeat revenue.
Candidates must demonstrate exceptional negotiation skills and a proven ability to sell to and exceed stretch financial targets within the sports industry.
Matching Summary
This role sits within the Business Development function at WME Sports and is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of commercial opportunities from brand engagement through execution.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Fluent in written and spoken Japanese
Minimum 5 years sports marketing experience
Deal structuring and contract negotiation
Relationship management with Japanese brands
Revenue generation and sales targets
Nice-to-have
Experience across golf, tennis, winter sports
Creative thinking and problem solving skills
Ability to work in matrixed organizations
Strong collaboration with internal teams
Adaptability to rapidly changing environments
Key Requirements
5+ years experience in sports marketing sector
Fluency in Japanese and English languages
Proven team management experience
Significant sales/business development background
Demonstrated ability to formulate new business assets