Commercial Executive

The Professional Darts Corporation; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) is seeking a proactive Commercial Executive to join its commercial team in an entry-level role. You will support sponsorship partnerships, coordinate activations and assist with event-related marketing campaigns across the UK and internationally.

You will help prepare presentations, reports and proposals while contributing ideas for partner activations, digital content and fan engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in sports business, marketing, events management or related subject.
• Experience or volunteering in sports, marketing or events environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day servicing of PDC commercial partners, coordinating sponsorship requirements and activation plans.
• Help deliver contractual partnership rights including branding, digital content, activation and ticketing.
• Prepare partnership presentations, meeting materials and sponsorship proposals.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

AI platforms

Interest in sport

Education

Degree in sports business

Degree in marketing

Degree in events management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

AI platforms

Job description

The PDC is looking for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated individual to join its commercial team as a Commercial Executive. This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for a recent graduate or someone looking to begin their career in sports marketing, sponsorship and events.

The successful candidate will support the commercial team in the day-to-day delivery of the PDC's sponsorship partnerships, helping coordinate and deliver partner activities, marketing campaigns and commercial requirements at events.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Partnerships & Sponsorship Support

• Assist with the day-to-day servicing of PDC commercial partners, helping coordinate sponsorship requirements and activation plans.
• Support the delivery of contractual partnership rights, including branding, digital content, activation and ticketing.
• Help prepare partnership presentations, meeting materials and sponsorship proposals.
• Contribute creative ideas for partner activations, branded content and fan engagement opportunities.

Event Support & Delivery

• Support the planning and delivery of commercial partner activities at PDC events across the UK and internationally.
• Assist with coordinating sponsor branding, promotional materials, hospitality and on-site activations.
• Help organise content shoots and other partner-related activities.
• Provide on-site support to commercial partners and assist the wider team with event operations.

Commercial Administration & Reporting

• Maintain partnership trackers, schedules and records to support the delivery of sponsorship agreements.
• Assist with preparing post-event reports and partnership reviews, including gathering broadcast, digital and social media performance data.
• Support the preparation of commercial presentations, internal updates and other relevant documents.
• Assist with general commercial administration, including managing partner requests, invoices and purchase orders.

Person Specification

• Strong organisational skills and good attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A positive, enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.
• Confidence working with different people and contributing as part of a team.
• A proactive approach, with a willingness to take responsibility and help colleagues.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word) and AI platforms.
• An interest in sport, marketing, events or the commercial side of the sports industry.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel to events when required.
• A degree in sports business, marketing, events management, or a related subject.
• Previous work experience, an internship or volunteering in a sports, marketing or events environment.
• An understanding of sponsorship, marketing or brand partnerships.
• Experience using social media platforms or preparing presentations.