Partnership Director - Chichester

The Goodwood Estate; Chichester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free event tickets

Performance share scheme

Health cash plan

Gym membership

Wellbeing programme

Social events

Unique environment

Job summary

The Goodwood Estate is seeking an exceptional Partnership Director to lead and grow a portfolio of strategic commercial partnerships across events, content, hospitality and experiences. You will drive retention, renewals and expansion while identifying incremental revenue opportunities and navigating complex partner relationships.

As a senior leader, you will coach a team of Partnership Managers and Executives and collaborate across Marketing, Events, Membership, Digital and Finance to deliver

Qualifications

• Significant experience in sponsorships, partnerships or commercial sales.
• Proven ability to grow revenue and manage high-value accounts.
• Leadership of senior client relationships and teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a portfolio of strategic commercial partnerships across Goodwood's events, content, hospitality, membership, digital and experiences.
• Drive retention, renewal and expansion of partner agreements and identify incremental revenue opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts, coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure delivery of partner activations.

Skills

Sponsorship experience

Partnership management

Negotiation

Revenue growth

Job description

As a senior leader within our Partnership Management team, you will combine strategic relationship leadership with commercial growth, helping partners unlock the full potential of the Goodwood platform across events, content, hospitality, membership, digital and experiential opportunities. What You'll Be Doing As a senior commercial leader, you'll be responsible for the retention, growth and strategic development of a portfolio of commercial partners while identifying and securing incremental revenue opportunities across the wider Goodwood business. You will:

• Build and nurture senior relationships with key partner stakeholders, becoming a trusted strategic advisor.
• Lead the retention and renewal of major partnership agreements, ensuring long-term commercial success.
• Create partnership growth plans that identify opportunities to expand rights, investment and year-round engagement.
• Drive incremental revenue through upselling, cross-selling and the development of new commercial opportunities beyond core event sponsorship.
• Actively identify and convert 365-day partnership opportunities across hospitality, membership, experiences, content, digital, automotive, lifestyle and luxury sectors.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract renewals and investment discussions with existing and prospective partners.
• Own and develop one of Goodwood's flagship Marque or Presenting Partner relationships, maximising value for both parties.
• Work closely with the Partnerships Sales team to support new business opportunities and ensure a seamless transition from acquisition to long-term growth.
• Ensure outstanding delivery of partnership activations, hospitality programmes and contractual commitments.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of Partnership Managers and Executives, fostering both commercial excellence and exceptional client service.
• Collaborate across Marketing, Events, Hospitality, Membership, Digital, Finance and Operations to deliver best-in-class partner experiences and commercial outcomes. You'll be a commercially driven relationship builder who combines strategic partnership management expertise with a proven ability to generate revenue and identify new business opportunities., Significant experience in sponsorship, partnerships, commercial sales or account growth roles.
• A strong record of retaining, renewing and growing high-value commercial partnerships.
• Experience identifying and converting upsell, cross-sell and incremental revenue opportunities within existing accounts.
• Success managing senior client relationships and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and experience managing substantial revenue targets.
• A proven ability to create integrated partnership solutions that extend beyond traditional sponsorship rights.
• Leadership experience with a passion for coaching, developing and inspiring high-performing teams.

You'll Be

• Commercially ambitious and revenue focused.
• Strategic in your thinking and execution.
• Credible and influential with senior stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial in identifying new opportunities.
• Confident leading commercial conversations and negotiations.
• A collaborative leader who brings out the best in others.
• Solutions-focused, adaptable and resilient.
• Passionate about creating exceptional experiences and measurable partner outcomes.
• Driven by results while building long-term relationships. At Goodwood, we don't just host events, we create unforgettable experiences. From the globally renowned Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival to world-class horse racing, motorsport, hospitality, membership and luxury lifestyle experiences, we connect brands with some of the most engaged and affluent audiences in the world.

We're looking for an exceptional Partnership Director to lead and grow a portfolio of strategic commercial partnerships while driving new revenue opportunities across Goodwood's year-round proposition. This is an opportunity to work with some of the world's most recognised brands, developing long-term partnerships that extend far beyond event sponsorship and create meaningful commercial value throughout the year., Goodwood is unlike anywhere else. Home to some of the world's most celebrated sporting and entertainment experiences, we bring together heritage, innovation, luxury and performance in a way that's truly unique. This is an opportunity to shape and grow strategic partnerships with globally recognised brands while unlocking new revenue streams across an unrivalled portfolio of events, content, hospitality and experiences. You'll lead a talented team, influence our commercial strategy and play a pivotal role in the continued growth of one of the world's most distinctive event brands. If you're excited by the challenge of growing major partnerships, generating new commercial opportunities and delivering exceptional experiences for world-class brands, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll get

• Free event tickets, including Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival and Horseracing fixtures.
• Group Performance Share Scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Free gym and health club membership.
• Access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme.
• Regular social events and team get-togethers.
• The opportunity to work in a unique environment at the heart of the Goodwood Estate.