Business Development Lead: Stadium & Events Growth

Southampton Football Club; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 match tickets

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Merchandise discount

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Travel insurance

Learning & development

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Southampton Football Club is seeking a Business Development Lead to drive the commercial success of LEVEL1 at St. Mary's Stadium, creating and delivering innovative sales packages and revenue streams.

You will attract new business across corporate, leisure, and education markets while developing partnerships with local and regional organisations. You will tailor proposals and products, including corporate packages and matchday/hospitality options, to maximise revenue year-round and support

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in business development, sales, or account management.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial success of LEVEL1 by creating and delivering innovative sales packages and revenue streams.
• Attract new business across corporate, leisure, and education markets and develop partnerships with local and regional organisations.
• Secure exclusive hires, build bespoke corporate offers, and promote LEVEL1 as a destination for schools, travel groups, and private events.
• Sell the optimal matchday package and drive overall customer revenue 364 days a year.
• Grow revenue through school partnerships, including clubs, trips and educational visits, and manage relationships with partners, sponsors and community organisations.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Account management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications

Job description

Southampton Football Club is seeking a Business Development Lead to drive the commercial success of LEVEL1 at St. Mary's Stadium, creating and delivering innovative sales packages and revenue streams.

You will attract new business across corporate, leisure, and education markets while developing partnerships with local and regional organisations. You will tailor proposals and products, including corporate packages and matchday/hospitality options, to maximise revenue year-round and support