Senior Sales Director – Brand Partnerships Europe

About Motorsport Network

Motorsport Network is the world’s leading independent motor sport media and content business, connecting more than
40 million passionate racing fans globally. Our portfolio spans premium digital media brands, live events, production studios, social platforms, and innovative content solutions across Formula 1, motor sport, automotive, and performance culture.

We work with the world’s most influential brands to create impactful partnerships that reach highly engaged audiences at scale.

We are seeking a senior, commercially driven sales leader to accelerate global revenue growth across our global portfolio of websites, events, content studios, and social platforms.

This role will focus on developing high-value brand partnerships across UK and European markets, working closely with agencies and directly with brands to deliver creative, integrated media solutions. You will be trusted to open doors, shape partnerships, and consistently convert opportunity into long-term revenue.

• Own and grow revenues across Motorsport Network’s digital, social, event, and content production offerings to clients in the UK and Europe
• Build and maintain senior relationships with media agencies, client direct teams, and brand decision-makers
• Lead complex, multi-platform partnership negotiations from pitch to close
• Collaborate with editorial, content, production, and marketing teams to deliver innovative, audience-first solutions
• Identify new commercial opportunities within tech, luxury, finance, and premium lifestyle sectors
• Represent Motorsport Network with authority at industry events, client meetings, and motor sport activations
• Contribute to broader commercial strategy and help shape how the business evolves its partnership offering

• Proven senior sales experience within media brand partnerships, digital publishing, content, or sports media
• Track record of delivering against targets and running a strategic territory and accomplished sales techniques and training.
• A strong network of agency and brand contacts across the UK and Europe
• Demonstrated success selling integrated, creative, multi-channel solutions (not just media inventory)
• Confidence working with global brands and navigating complex stakeholder environments
• Commercially sharp, self‑motivated, and comfortable operating at senior level
• Passion for Formula 1 and Motorsport is preferred

• Work with iconic motor sport and automotive brands at global scale
• Shape innovative partnerships reaching one of the most engaged and growing fan bases in sport
• High‑impact senior role with real influence over revenue and strategy and growth opportunities
• Opportunity to build standout brand partnerships in a fast‑moving, entrepreneurial environment