Head of Partnerships (Ref: 192458)

Forsyth Barnes; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A partnership organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Head of Commercial to lead partnership sales and activation teams. The role involves designing commercial strategies, enhancing partner relationships, and leading a high-performance team. Ideal candidates have a background in sports and a track record in securing high-value deals. Attractive incentives accompany a competitive salary.

Benefits

Attractive salary with performance incentives

Standard benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial roles within the sports industry.
• Proven success in negotiating high six-figure partnership deals.
• Strong network of blue-chip brand and agency relationships.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement commercial strategies to maximize revenue.
• Enhance partner and sponsor relationships for better engagement.
• Lead the team to high performance and development.
• Conduct market analysis for business opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing for improved service delivery.
• Monitor key performance indicators and report outcomes.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Market analysis

Team leadership

Relationship management

Job description

About Us

We're working with a rights holder who are seeking a Head of Commercial to lead their partnership sales and activation teams.

Job Description

Responsible for securing new high value key partners on behalf of the club and managing the partnership management/activation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute comprehensive commercial strategies to maximize revenue across diverse channels.
• Enhance relationships with partners and sponsors, ensuring optimal engagement and value delivery for all parties involved.
• Lead the commercial team, cultivating an environment of high performance and ongoing development.
• Conduct thorough market analysis to uncover new business prospects and evaluate competitive positioning.
• Work in tandem with marketing and operational teams to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Track key performance indicators and provide senior management with regular updates on commercial outcomes.

Requirements

• Background working in commercial roles in sports
• Track record of negotiating high six-figure partnership deals across major assets
• Black book consisting of blue-chip brand and agency relationships

Benefits

• Attractive salary complemented by performance-related incentives.
• Standard benefits