Ph3The company. /h3 pVolleyball 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. /p pBacked by private equity firm CVC Capital Partners since 2021, Volleyball World benefits from CVC's extensive experience in sports commercialization, having invested in numerous sporting properties including Formula 1, rugby's Six Nations, and other global federations. /p h3Key Figures : /h3 ul li16 million followers across social media platforms /li li52 employees representing 19 nationalities /li liInternational presence with key markets including USA, China, Türkiye, Thailand, and Japan /li liVolleyball World is the commercial arm for the FIVB /li /ul h3Company Culture. /h3 pBased 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. /p pValues currently being defined, with focus on: /p ul liTrust and collaboration /li liEntrepreneurial spirit: freedom to create and innovate, acceptance of the right to make mistakes /li liMulticulturalism: ability to work in an international environment /li liExcellence: demanding environment with ambitious goals /li /ul pVolleyball 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. /p h3Missions. /h3 pThis role sits at the intersection of creativity, storytelling and commercial strategy, helping translate Volleyball World’s unique assets, including world-class athletes, global events, digital platforms and fan communities, into compelling brand partnership opportunities. /p pWorking closely with the Partnerships teams, the Creative Solutions Manager will play a key role in supporting the sales process by developing strategic partnership concepts, persuasive sales narratives and high-impact pitch presentations. /p ol libCreative Partnership Development /b /li /ol ul libInnovative Concepts: /b Develop brand partnership concepts that leverage our flagship assets, such as the Volleyball Nations League and the Indoor World Championships. /li libValue Proposition: /b Support sales strategies by contributing market insights and identifying new business opportunities across priority markets like the USA and China. /li libTailored Storytelling: /b Build relevant, compelling pitches and sales narratives tailored to each specific brand opportunity. /li /ul ol libStakeholder Management Collaboration /b /li /ol ul libInternal Synergy: /b Work collaboratively across Creative Solutions, BI, Content, Events, and Marketing departments to ensure partnership feasibility. /li libExternal Networking: /b Build and maintain a global network of senior executives and industry contacts to ensure long-term commercial growth. /li libInternal Sparring: /b Act as a "sparring partner" within the team, possessing the courage and vision to defend commercial positions and challenge leadership when necessary. /li /ul h3Skills Experience. /h3 pbSales Commercial Acumen: /b /p ul libProven Track Record: /b Minimum 6 years of experience in business development or sales; while direct sponsorship sales experience is not required, it is highly valued. /li libInfluence Persuasion: /b Strong ability to influence decision-makers at the highest levels and align brand needs with Volleyball World’s opportunities. /li libNegotiation Excellence: /b Advanced communication and negotiation skills to manage complex, high-stakes commercial deals. /li /ul pbInternational Mindset: /b /p ul libMulticultural Collaboration: /b Experience working across multiple countries and time zones; our team represents 19 different nationalities. /li libLanguage Proficiency: /b Mandatory fluency in English (written and verbal); additional languages are a significant advantage. /li libMarket Knowledge: /b A strong understanding of the international sports ecosystem and experience in the US market is considered a plus. /li /ul pbOperational Excellence: /b /p ul libAutonomy: /b Demonstrated ability to manage projects and sales cycles independently. /li libProject Management: /b Highly organized and rigorous approach to managing a global sales pipeline. /li /ul h3Profil. /h3 ul libEntrepreneurial Spirit: /b You thrive in a "start-up to scale-up" environment where you have the freedom to innovate and the right to make mistakes. /li libVisionary Passionate: /b You are passionate about sports and possess the "visionary" personality needed to represent Volleyball World at global events. /li libResults-Driven: /b You are motivated by ambitious goals and excel in a demanding, high-performance environment. /li libLegal Requirements: /b You must hold EU citizenship or a valid Swiss work permit. /li /ul h3Location Logistics. /h3 ul libHeadquarters: /b Lausanne, Switzerland (Relocation is mandatory for candidates outside Switzerland). /li libTravel: /b Expected travel for client meetings approximately once per month (20-30% of time). /li libStart Date: /b As soon as possible. /li libContract: /b Permanent contract (CDI equivalent) /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr