We are pleased to share that we're working with a global sports tour to help recruit a Partnerships Manager to join their Commercial Team in London.
As Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for delivering best-in-class servicing across key accounts within the sponsor portfolio, helping to drive long-term value and contribute to the achievement of annual revenue targets.
In particular, you will take the lead on managing one of the tour’s most significant new global partners, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the success and growth of this high-profile relationship.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to learn and grow in a fast-paced, global sport.
Responsibilities:
* Manage day-to-day servicing and activation for key sponsor accounts, ensuring rights are delivered to the highest standard.
* Build strong, collaborative relationships with sponsors, internal teams (Marketing, Events, Sales, Licensing, Sports), and tournament promoters to drive seamless communication and delivery across the global tour calendar.
* Plan and execute sponsor activations and events, bringing partnerships to life in impactful ways.
* Oversee reporting and performance tracking to demonstrate value and inform future strategy.
* Support the Commercial Director on wider sponsorship initiatives and strategic projects.
* Tournament delivery and client management across their events.
* Coordinate and lead project status meetings where required.
* Identify and deliver added value opportunities for partners in collaboration with internal departments.
* Work with external agencies to monitor and evaluate sponsorship effectiveness.
Requirements:
Essential:
* Proven experience in account management and the delivery of partnership rights.
* Background in sponsorship or sports marketing.
* Track record in managing and coordinating the organisation of events and activations.
* Ability to build strong and lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management.
* Strong presentation and reporting skills.
* Experienced in delivering against KPIs and performance targets.
* Results-driven mindset with strong commercial awareness.
Desirable:
* Experience in a commercial role within the sports industry or a sports marketing agency.
* Previous experience in a sponsorship-focused role.
* Experience working with broadcasters and media partners.
* Knowledge of commercial contracts and rights delivery.
* Experience in delivering campaign strategies for major international brands.
* Awareness of the digital marketing landscape.
* Familiarity with sponsorship visibility monitoring.
How to Apply:
The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of this global sports tour to appoint a Partnerships Manager. All direct applications and CVs will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.
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