Commercial and Partnership Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Commercial and Partnership Specialist to enhance its global motorsport activities. This exciting role involves identifying and nurturing strategic partnerships, negotiating agreements, and developing commercial strategies to boost brand growth. If you have a strong marketing background and excellent relationship-building skills, this position offers a dynamic and international work environment with opportunities for career development. Join a forward-thinking team where your contributions will drive success and innovation in the motorsport sector.

Benefits

Secure, long-term employment

Market-based remuneration

Training and career development opportunities

Dynamic international environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in partnership development or commercial strategy.
• Strong marketing background with relevant degree.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential partnership opportunities.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders and negotiate agreements.

Skills

Partnership Development

Commercial Strategy

Marketing

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Master's Degree in a Related Field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Title: Commercial and Partnership Specialist, Derby

This position is based in Alzenau / Offenbach, Germany, with Hyundai Motorsport GmbH, responsible for Hyundai's global motorsport activities. We are seeking a dedicated Commercial and Partnership Specialist to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate potential partnership opportunities aligned with our business objectives.
• Develop and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including brands, agencies, and strategic partners.
• Negotiate and structure partnership agreements to maximize mutual value.
• Monitor and assess partnership performance, ensuring KPIs and business goals are achieved.
• Assist in developing commercial strategies to enhance revenue and brand growth.
• Create business cases and proposals for new partnerships.
• Support the execution of joint marketing initiatives such as events, content collaborations, and digital campaigns.
• Ensure brand consistency in all partnership communications.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, competitive landscape, and new partnership opportunities.
• Analyze data to measure partnership effectiveness and suggest improvements.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing partners for long-term collaboration.
• Provide regular reports on partnership performance, ROI, and insights.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in partnership development, commercial strategy, or marketing, preferably within Motorsport / Endurance.
• A strong marketing background with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• Fluent in English and French, both spoken and written; additional European languages are a plus.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and generate insights.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and graphic tools like Adobe Creative Suite.
• Reliable team player with strong communication and presentation skills, capable of working under pressure.
• Proven success in managing partnerships and commercial deals.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for partner meetings and events.

Our Offer:

• Secure, long-term employment.
• Market- and performance-based remuneration.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Work in an international, dynamic environment.