This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven sponsorship sales professional to take the next step in their career, leading partnership sales strategy and delivering significant commercial growth for one of the region’s most respected football clubs.
The Role:
Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you’ll take ownership of developing and executing the club’s partnerships sales strategy across local, national and international markets. You will:
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Lead new business acquisition efforts for principal partnerships, official partnerships and regional partnership opportunities.
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Build, nurture and convert relationships with key decision makers at major brands.
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Proactively identify, research and approach prospective partners, delivering compelling partnership propositions tailored to each brand’s objectives.
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Develop engaging presentations and lead pitches that showcase the club’s unique platform to help brands grow their reach and impact.
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Oversee the entire sales pipeline; from initial contact through to negotiation, contract signing and handover to activation teams.
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Work closely with internal stakeholders across marketing, operations and community teams to ensure alignment and maximise value for partners.
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Manage reporting and forecasting for your sales activity, ensuring clear communication of progress to the Head of Commercial.
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Represent the club at industry events, matches and networking opportunities to promote the club’s commercial offering.
This role will require regular outbound sales activity, meetings with potential partners, and attendance at matchdays and other club events, including occasional evenings and weekends.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for a confident self-starter with a passion for driving commercial success through high-quality partnerships. You’ll need:
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A strong track record of delivering individual and team sponsorship sales targets within a sports rights holder, agency or similar environment.
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Experience building and managing relationships with senior brand stakeholders and key decision makers.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to craft and deliver persuasive sales pitches.
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A proactive approach to prospecting, relationship building and closing deals.
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A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different departments.
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Great organisational skills and a methodical approach to managing your pipeline.
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A full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.
Why Join?
This is an incredible chance to make a real impact at a professional football club with a rich heritage and loyal fanbase. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking commercial team with a clear strategy to grow revenue streams, build long-lasting brand partnerships and enhance the club’s position within the wider football industry.
If you’re ready to take on a key role where your ambition, network and sales expertise will be truly valued, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply:
If you’d like to learn more or submit your application, please send your CV and a brief cover note to info@sportingjobs.co.uk or apply through the link attached.
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