Commercial Executive - Leicester City Women

Leicester City Football Club Ltd; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Staff restaurant discounts

Annual leave up to 33 days

Job summary

Leicester City Football Club Ltd (LCFC Women) is seeking a Commercial Executive to drive the club's commercial growth across partnerships, sponsorship, matchday revenue, hospitality and Belvoir Drive venue hire. You will identify opportunities, build strong relationships with partners and deliver exceptional experiences for supporters and customers.

The role requires experience in commercial sales, sponsorship or partnerships, with a track record of revenue growth and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial sales, sponsorship or partnerships.
• Proven ability to meet revenue targets.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with CRM systems and data analysis is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities across partnerships and sponsorship.
• Build and manage commercial relationships with partners and sponsors.
• Maximise matchday revenue, hospitality and venue hire.
• Analyse performance data to drive growth.

Skills

Commercial sales

Sponsorship

Business development

Partnership management

Negotiation

Tools

CRM systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

We're looking for a driven and ambitious Commercial Executive to join LCFC Women and play a key role in delivering the club's commercial growth strategy. Working across partnerships, sponsorship, matchday revenue, hospitality and Belvoir Drive venue hire, you'll identify new business opportunities, build and manage commercial relationships, maximise revenue streams and help deliver exceptional experiences for partners, supporters and customers.

The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial sales, sponsorship, business development or partnership management, with a proven track record of achieving revenue targets and developing successful commercial relationships. You'll possess strong commercial awareness, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience using CRM systems, preparing commercial proposals and analysing performance data is desirable, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

We're looking for a proactive, results-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about continuous development. A knowledge of the sports industry, sponsorship activation and the women's football landscape would be advantageous.

About the Club

Knowing some of the history of LCFCW helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit and family for which the Club are renowned for.

In May 2021, LCFC Women were promoted to the FA Women's Super League. From its formation in 2004, the Club was run on an amateur and semi-professional basis with support from Leicester City Football Club. In August 2020, the Club turned professional after being acquired by King Power International - Leicester City's parent company - and realigned as a core team in Leicester City's football operation.

Location

Leicester City Women's Training Ground, Belvoir Drive, Leicester, LE2 8HN

Contract & Working Hours

Contract Type: 12 Months Fixed Term

Hours Per Week: 37.5 Hours

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees.

• Free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) amongst a host of other great employee benefits.

Diversity & Inclusion

Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community.

Support and Accessibility

If you have any requirements in regard to the recruitment process, please let us know; we are happy to support your needs.

One City. One Club. One Leicester.