Partnership Executive

Liverpool Football Club; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional sports club in Liverpool is seeking a Partnership Executive to join their Partnerships Delivery Team. This role involves supporting Managers with Club Partners and managing relationships. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a business-related discipline and relevant experience within sports marketing. Responsibilities include maintaining contact with Partners, reporting on KPIs, and completing administrative tasks. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including a pension scheme and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance Cover

Exclusive shopping discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Medcash Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in Partnership or Sponsorship roles within sports marketing.
• Proven ability to manage multiple accounts simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of marketing campaigns and brand trends.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of Club Partners.
• Maintain relationships with Partner contacts.
• Report on KPIs and produce case studies for campaigns.
• Complete administrative tasks efficiently.

Skills

Account management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Experience in marketing

Education

Degree in a business-related discipline

Tools

Google Analytics

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Partnership Executive to join the team at Liverpool FC. You will be part of the Partnerships Delivery Team and you will support the Managers and Senior Partnerships Managers to contribute to the day-to-day management of Club Partners in achieving their marketing and partnership objectives. In addition, you will build relationships with internal departments to ensure the effective delivery of the partner campaigns with the involvement of the appropriate internal and external stakeholders.

What will you be doing?

• Maintain regular and appropriate interaction with Partner contacts to build excellent working relationships.
• Develop trust and confidence within the Partner organisations you work with.
• Support the Managers in determining KPIs for each Partner and report on these appropriately, including producing case studies for each campaign or project undertaken by the Partner.
• Support the Managers in delivering 360˚ account management: planning, delivery, measurement, financial reporting, and feedback, with appropriate regular reporting both internally and externally.
• Lead on the efficient delivery of specific rights as agreed with the relevant Managers. Be proactive in updating progress and finding solutions to any roadblocks.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Partner industries and their competitive markets.
• Own key internal projects with other Club departments, focusing on speed and efficiency.
• Provide support to the wider LFC Partnerships Department with renewal and new business discussions where requested.
• Complete administrative tasks in a detailed and efficient manner, working in partnership with the Partnership Managers.
• Be a positive contributor and collaborator within the Partnerships Team to all internal and external stakeholders.
• Bring fresh ideas and new ways of working to both internal and external environments.
• Manage additional projects assigned by the Managers/Senior Partnership Managers, including contributing to financial and budget tasks, database completion, impact tracking, etc.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in a business-related discipline and/ or have significate years of relevant experience within Partnership or Sponsorship roles gained in the sports marketing industry. They will have a proven ability to manage multiple accounts simultaneously, supported by strong knowledge of marketing campaigns, brand trends, and analytics tools such as Google Analytics. With excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, they will communicate confidently both internally and externally and be able to influence and persuade a range of audiences. Highly organised and methodical, they will consistently deliver high-quality work, demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, and manage their own workload effectively to meet deadlines. The role requires someone adaptable, self‑driven, and confident working independently, with the initiative to solve problems and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships. Proficiency across Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, along with experience in event management, is also essential.

Why should you apply?

This is a full-time perm position working 35 hours per week. Your main base will be our city centre office in Liverpool.

Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and access to our benefits kit bag which includes but not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%
• Life Assurance Cover
• Free financial guidance and mortgage advice
• Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving
• Cycle to Work scheme to keep you active
• Purchase season ticket loans for easier commuting
• Exclusive shopping discounts & cashback with top retailers
• Will Writing Service for future planning
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs
• Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community
• Special LFC perks – retail discounts, partner offers, free LFCTV GO access, and priority tickets for matches, events & concerts

...and much more!

At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to make a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.

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