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BusinessDevelopmentManager

Lewis Hinton

Victoria,Canada

Summary

Energetic and globally experienced sports business graduate with a Master’s in Professional Sports Business and a Bachelor of Commerce. Specialized in partnership strategy, sponsorship development, and fan engagement within football and broader sports landscapes. Proven ability to work across international organizations, optimize CRM systems, and deliver impactful marketing and partnership initiatives.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Development Manager

Navigator Subsea
06.2023 - Current
  • Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decision-makers.
  • Represented company and promoted services at conferences and industry events.
  • Assisted in the development and maintenance of the company website, improving digital presence and client engagement.
  • Conducted market research to identify and support new consulting opportunities for the company.

Sponsorship Consultant

Royal Belgian Football Association
12.2024 - 03.2025
  • Identified and researched potential corporate sponsors for Belgium’s national teams.
  • Contributed to proposal development and strategic alignment with national branding objectives.
  • Supported sponsorship presentations for lower-tier commercial packages.

Intern

Apollon Limassol FC
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Worked closely with the first team and academy to support commercial operations.
  • Developed sponsorship proposals and optimized CRM systems for better stakeholder management.
  • Assisted in community-focused CSR initiative planning and academy presentations.

Customer Experience Representative

Bank of Montreal
05.2022 - 12.2023
  • Established a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration and teamwork among staff members for optimal results.
  • Promoted upselling opportunities when appropriate, contributing to increased revenue generation through add-on sales or upgrades of existing products.
  • Continuously refined personal communication skills, adapting to various customer personalities and preferences for optimal rapport building.

Education

Master’s - Professional Sports Business

Football Business Academy
05.2025

Bachelor of Commerce -

Queen's University
Kingston
12-2021

Skills

  • Sponsorship Strategy & Sales
  • CRM & Data Optimization (Salesforce, HubSpot)
  • Project Management & Reporting
  • International Football Business
  • Microsoft Office & Presentation Design
  • Team Collaboration & Communication

Certification

Salesforce Sales Operations Professional Certificate, Coursera 2024

Timeline

Sponsorship Consultant

Royal Belgian Football Association
12.2024 - 03.2025

Intern

Apollon Limassol FC
09.2024 - 12.2024

Business Development Manager

Navigator Subsea
06.2023 - Current

Customer Experience Representative

Bank of Montreal
05.2022 - 12.2023

Master’s - Professional Sports Business

Football Business Academy

Bachelor of Commerce -

Queen's University

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