Football Club Commercial Partnerships Lead (Remote)

Worthing Football Club Ltd.; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Worthing Football Club Ltd. is seeking a Commercial Partnerships Manager to drive revenue across sponsorships, corporate sales and events. You will build strong client relationships, secure new opportunities and lead initiatives to grow the club’s commercial footprint both on and off the pitch.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, commercially aware and able to work evenings and weekends to cover match day fixtures and events, with a clear track record in achieving sales targets.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills; track record in exceeding targets.
• Organisational and time management skills.
• Experience in corporate activities and events is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the sales strategy for driving club revenue.
• Prospect new sponsors/partnerships to invest into the club.
• Manage a business development budget; monitor revenue and KPI targets.
• Nurture existing partnerships and grow future opportunities.
• Create and maintain a high quality commercial brochure.
• Ensure sponsorship for men’s and women’s first team players and matches.
• Organise and host client events to promote the club and brand locally, regionally and nationally.
• Drive communications through the Media Manager to deliver successful events.
• Attend all home match days to look after match day sponsors and develop new partnerships.

Skills

Sales negotiation

Sponsor relations

Corporate events

Communication

Partnership development

Job description

Worthing Football Club Ltd. is seeking a Commercial Partnerships Manager to drive revenue across sponsorships, corporate sales and events. You will build strong client relationships, secure new opportunities and lead initiatives to grow the club’s commercial footprint both on and off the pitch.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, commercially aware and able to work evenings and weekends to cover match day fixtures and events, with a clear track record in achieving sales targets.