Partnership Sales Director - Chichester
We?re looking for our next Partnership Sales Director to join our fast?paced Partnership Sales Team. You?ll be part of a highly successful group leading sponsorship sales across Goodwood?s headline events and wider Estate - working with iconic experiences, world?class brands and a team that consistently delivers exceptional results.
As a senior sales contributor, you?ll secure high?value commercial partners, drive new revenue streams, and help elevate the impact and profitability of our Partnerships function.
What you?ll do
* Develop and deliver a commercially driven sponsorship sales strategy with the CCO.
* Build and manage a strong pipeline generating c.?1M+ per year.
* Lead high?quality outbound activity and secure new business across diverse sectors.
* Shape presentations and pitches with the support of our creative team.
* Maintain accurate CRM reporting and provide regular updates to the CCO.
* Hand over new partnerships smoothly to the Partnerships team for activation.
* Attend industry events and host at Goodwood to strengthen relationships.
* Use market insight to identify new opportunities and emerging categories.
* Work collaboratively across the Estate to develop and refine partnership assets.
What you?ll bring
* Proven success in commercial sales, ideally within sport, events or entertainment.
* Experience of managing the full sales cycle and securing high?value sponsorship deals.
* Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovative brand partnerships.
* Strong communication, negotiation and relationship?building skills.
* Ability to thrive in a fast?paced, target?driven environment.
* A positive, collaborative, and team?focused approach.
* Flexibility around event schedules and willingness to travel in the UK and internationally.
Your qualities
* Results?driven, proactive and resilient
* Confident communicator with executive presence
* Creative problem?solver with strong commercial judgement
* Skilled negotiator and active listener
* Team?oriented self?starter who enjoys a challenge and loves winning deals
What you?ll get
* A competitive package and a sales bonus scheme
* Discounted products and services across the Estate
* Free gym and health club membership
* Health cash plan and access to a comprehensive wellbeing package
* Free tickets to Goodwood?s world?class events
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