Job Title: Sponsorship Sales Representative (Commission-Based)
Team: San Diego Sharks
Location: San Diego County | Hybrid / Flexible
Compensation: Commission-Based (Uncapped Earnings)
Help keep Sharks basketball free for fans.
The San Diego Sharks are seeking motivated, relationship-driven Sponsorship Sales Representatives to help secure local and regional partners who make free Sharks basketball possible for the San Diego community.
This is a high-impact role for self-starters who know how to open doors, build
trust, and close deals—and who want their work to directly support fans, players, and the growth of professional basketball in San Diego.
Why This Role Matters
Sponsorships are the engine that powers the Sharks. Every partnership you close helps:
- Keep tickets free for fans
- Support players, coaches, and game-day staff
- Fund community outreach and youth engagement
- Grow a sustainable professional basketball organization in San Diego
What You’ll Do
- Identify, pitch, and close sponsorships with local and regional businesses
- Sell a range of partnership opportunities (in-arena signage, promotions, digital, community activations, and more)
- Build and manage your own pipeline of prospective sponsors
- Work closely with Sharks leadership to align partnerships with team values
- Represent the Sharks brand professionally in the community
- Track outreach, conversations, and deals through provided sales tools
What We’re Looking For
- Proven sales, sponsorship, partnerships, or business development experience preferred
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated, disciplined, and comfortable working independently
- Passion for sports, community, and supporting free access for fans
- Ability to confidently pitch value—not just inventory
- Local market knowledge is a plus
Compensation & Perks
- Uncapped commission structure tied directly to deals closed
- Flexible schedule and autonomy
- Direct impact on the Sharks’ ability to offer free tickets
- Access to games, team events, and Sharks networking opportunities
- Build a strong portfolio of closed sports partnerships
If you want your sales skills to mean something—and your wins to be felt
by an entire community—this role is for you.
Apply now using the form below and help power Sharks basketball through partnerships.