Freelance Sales Executive — Sponsorships

We're looking for a Freelance Sales Executive to turn LINEAL's momentum into long-term brand partnerships. LINEAL is building Europe's structured 1v1 basketball championship, with official rules, rankings, championship belts, and recurring Fight Nights across Antwerp and Barcelona. This isn't a role for sending out a sponsorship deck and waiting for replies. We want someone who can identify the right brands, open doors, understand what they are trying to achieve, and turn LINEAL's events, athletes, content, and championship story into partnerships that deliver real value. You won't be selling generic logo placement — you'll be selling the opportunity for brands to own the moments fans see, hear, wear, and remember.
What You'll SellYou'll connect brands with LINEAL through live events, digital content, athletes, livestreams, community experiences, and long-term championship partnerships. The goal is to create partnerships that feel relevant to the brand, valuable to the audience, and naturally connected to the LINEAL story.
Responsibilities
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of potential sponsors and brand partners
• Identify brands, agencies, and decision-makers that match LINEAL's audience and positioning
• Generate new opportunities through outreach, introductions, networking, and existing relationships
• Lead the full commercial process, from first contact and discovery meeting to proposal, negotiation, and signed partnership
• Understand each prospect's objectives and connect them with the right LINEAL opportunities
• Present LINEAL as a sports, entertainment, content, and live-experience platform
• Develop tailored proposals together with the founders and creative team
• Sell sponsorships, media integrations, event partnerships, and long-term brand collaborations
• Maintain a clear overview of conversations, next steps, forecasts, and closed revenue
• Represent LINEAL at events, meetings, and relevant networking opportunities
• Build relationships that can grow from an initial collaboration into a long-term partnership Qualifications
• Experience in B2B sales, sponsorships, media, advertising, sports, entertainment, or brand partnerships
• A strong commercial instinct and the confidence to approach senior decision-makers
• Someone who knows how to create opportunities instead of waiting for inbound leads
• Able to understand a brand's challenges and sell value rather than simply presenting a rate card
• Comfortable owning the complete sales cycle independently
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Organized enough to follow up consistently and keep opportunities moving
• Comfortable working in an ambitious early-stage company where the offering will continue to evolve
• Existing relationships with brands, agencies, or marketing decision-makers are a strong advantage
• Professional fluency in Dutch and English; French is a bonus The LogisticsThis is a flexible, performance-driven freelance role. You can earn up to 30% of the revenue you generate for LINEAL. Most prospecting and follow-up can be done remotely, with regular alignment with the LINEAL team in Antwerp. You should also be available to attend selected LINEAL events, partner meetings, and networking opportunities. We care less about impressive job titles and more about whether you can open the right doors, build trust, and close partnerships.