Commercial Partnerships Manager

Warwickshire County Cricket Club; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization in Birmingham is seeking a Commercial Partnerships Manager to lead partnership delivery and build valuable relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in elite sport partnerships and strong organizational skills. This role offers the chance to shape creative engagement strategies and support commercial growth.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering partnerships for a rights holder or agency within elite sport.
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with national and global brands.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and innovate Birmingham Phoenix partnership rights.
• Build and manage positive relationships with partners.
• Develop and implement activation plans and sponsorship strategies.

Skills

Partnership management

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Creative mindset

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree level or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

As Commercial Partnerships Manager, you will lead the delivery of partnership rights, build strong brand relationships, and collaborate across teams to create impactful activations. This role is an opportunity to shape how Birmingham Phoenix engages with partners, supports commercial growth, and delivers meaningful connections between brands and cricket fans.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and innovate Birmingham Phoenix partnership rights, ensuring partners see tangible value.
• Build and manage positive, forward-thinking relationships with partners at all levels.
• Develop and implement activation plans, sponsorship strategies, and performance reporting.
• Collaborate across the business to identify and develop creative ideas for partnership engagement.
• Support contract renewals and sales activities with partner insights and activation ideas.
• Manage events and activations that strengthen partner relationships.
• Provide internal reporting to senior leadership on partnership delivery and performance.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering partnerships for a rights holder or agency within elite sport.
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with national and global brands.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with a creative mindset.
• Confident presenting to senior stakeholders and collaborating across teams.
• Motivated, proactive, and committed to delivering results.
• Degree level or equivalent qualification.