National Account Manager – Major Sports Partnership
📍 Hybrid / National Travel
💰 Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
A Unique Opportunity to Work at the Heart of UK Sport
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced National Account Manager to lead a high-profile commercial partnership with one of the UK’s most recognised sporting organisations.
This role offers the chance to manage a strategically important national account, building strong relationships with senior stakeholders while driving commercial growth and delivering long-term value.
If you enjoy working in fast-paced environments, managing complex partnerships, and contributing to the commercial success of sport, this role offers a rare opportunity to combine business leadership with a passion for sport.
The Role
As National Account Manager, you will take full ownership of a flagship account, ensuring the partnership continues to grow and deliver strong commercial outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
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Managing and developing a major national sporting partnership
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Acting as the primary commercial contact for senior stakeholders
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Identifying new opportunities to expand and strengthen the partnership
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Driving revenue growth and commercial performance
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Negotiating contracts and supporting long-term strategic planning
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Managing budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
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Collaborating with internal teams across sales, procurement, operations, and leadership
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Representing the organisation at national meetings, industry events, and stakeholder forums
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Supporting and guiding internal teams to maximise account success
About You
We’re looking for a confident and commercially driven account leader who thrives in relationship-led environments.
You will ideally have:
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Experience as a National Account Manager, Strategic Account Manager, or Senior Account Manager
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A proven track record of managing large or complex national accounts
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Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
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Experience negotiating contracts and delivering commercial growth
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Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills
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A strategic mindset with the ability to identify new opportunities
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The flexibility to travel nationally as required
A passion for sport or experience working within sports-related environments would be highly beneficial.
What’s on Offer
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Opportunity to manage a high-profile sporting partnership
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A strategic national role with real impact
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Competitive salary and performance-related incentives
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Hybrid working model
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National exposure and stakeholder engagement at senior levels
If you're ready to take ownership of a major sporting partnership and play a key role in its commercial success, we’d love to hear from you