Commercial Strategy & Insights Executive

Chelsea FC Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization located in Greater London is seeking a Commercial Strategy & Insights Executive to support key strategic initiatives linked to its commercial partner programme. The role involves analyzing data for actionable insights, working closely with the Sponsorship Sales team, and building relationships to drive revenue for the club. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in data analysis and stakeholder management in a professional environment. This role offers a hybrid work model with occasional on-site requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights for commercial decision-making.
• Experience in consultancy, agency, or similar environments with client management.
• Proven track record in driving revenue growth and business performance.

Responsibilities

• Support key strategic initiatives linked to Chelsea’s commercial partner programme.
• Act as a conduit to the Sponsorship Sales team for outreach activities.
• Provide accurate data and analysis for reporting to current club partners.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Commercial strategy

Project management

Job description

Commercial Strategy & Insights Executive

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JOB TITLE: Commercial Strategy and Insights Executive

DEPARTMENT: Commercial Insights

LOCATION: Stamford Bridge, London

CONTRACT: Full‑Time, Permanent (35 hours Monday – Friday)

This hybrid role requires five days on site at Stamford Bridge and four work‑from‑home days each month.

Applications will be welcomed as soon as possible; the position may be filled before the stated closing date, so please submit early.

The Commercial Strategy and Insights Executive will support the team in leading key strategic initiatives linked to Chelsea’s commercial partner programme and serve as an integral member of the in‑house commercial insights function.

Key responsibilities will include supporting the contact strategy for brands, acting as a conduit to the Sponsorship Sales team for outreach activities, and contributing to commercial projects that drive incremental revenue for the club.

You'll use commercial experience to ideate, explore, and analyse sponsorship opportunities and leverage stakeholder‑management skills to deliver robust proposals.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate data, detailed analysis, and concise conclusions are presented in all reporting.
• Build and maintain relationships with external agencies to achieve shared reporting objectives and enhance strategic capabilities.
• Support the Sponsorship Sales team by providing results and conclusions that can be demonstrated to prospective partners of Chelsea FC.
• Assist the Commercial Strategy and Insights Manager by using data and insights to craft compelling business cases for prospective partners.
• Provide ad‑hoc data support to the wider Commercial department.

Measures of Performance

• Maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified prospects and contacts.
• Deliver a high standard of reporting to current club partners.
• Supply accurate data to the wider commercial team to inform future processes.
• Help develop in‑house capability and functionality for CFC commercial insights.

Personal Specification

• Demonstrated ability to analyse data and generate actionable insights to support commercial decision‑making.
• Experience working in a professional environment such as consultancy, agency, rights holder, or similar, with exposure to client or stakeholder management.
• Proven track record of contributing to projects that drive revenue growth, partnerships, or business performance.
• Strong understanding of commercial principles and the ability to apply them in a sports, entertainment, or related industry context.
• Comfortable working with diverse teams and stakeholders, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC and the Foundation is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well‑being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.