Partnership Sales Manager

Warwickshire County Cricket Club; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

Christmas shutdown

Wellness week

Job summary

The Warwickshire County Cricket Club Limited is seeking a commercially driven Partnership Sales Manager to join our Edgbaston team. You will identify prospective brands, develop new business opportunities and secure high-value sponsorship deals across Warwickshire Cricket and Birmingham Phoenix.

You’ll own the sales process—from research and outreach to pitches and close—creating bespoke partnership proposals, building relationships with local, national and international businesses, and shaping

Qualifications

• Proven experience in partnership sales, ideally within elite sport as a rights holder or agency.
• A successful track record in business-to-business sales and securing commercial opportunities.
• Experience of market research, lead generation, pipeline management and sales completion.
• Confidence building relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales process from prospecting to closing.
• Identify prospective partners and develop bespoke partnership proposals.
• Negotiate and secure high-value sponsorship deals across Warwickshire Cricket and Birmingham Phoenix.
• Build relationships with local, national and international businesses and stakeholders.
• Help shape sales strategy with the Commercial Partnerships team.

Skills

Partnership sales

Elite sport experience

B2B sales

Market research

Lead generation

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Presentations

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Location: On site / Birmingham B5 7QU, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Commercial & Marketing | Partnerships
Annual Salary range:from £ 30,000.00 to £ 34,000.00

Spotting opportunities. Building relationships. Driving growth. We’re looking for someone with the drive and creativity to turn commercial opportunities into successful partnerships.

We’re looking for a commercially driven and ambitious Partnership Sales Manager to join our team at Edgbaston. You’ll play a key role in growing our partnership portfolio across Warwickshire Cricket and Birmingham Phoenix, identifying prospective brands, developing new business opportunities and securing high-value sponsorship deals.

You’ll take ownership of the sales process, from researching and identifying potential partners through to initial outreach, pitching and closing deals. Using market insight and a creative approach, you’ll develop bespoke partnership proposals that align brand objectives with the opportunities we can offer, building relationships with local, national and international businesses.

Working closely with colleagues across the Commercial Partnerships team and wider business, you’ll help shape our sales strategy, develop new commercial opportunities and contribute to the continued growth of our partnership portfolio.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in partnership sales, ideally within elite sport as a rights holder or agency.
• A successful track record in business-to-business sales and securing commercial opportunities.
• Experience of market research, lead generation, pipeline management and sales completion.
• Confidence building relationships and engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• A creative and commercially focused approach, with the ability to develop bespoke proposals and innovative partnership packages.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.

If you’re driven by winning new business, building strong relationships and creating commercial opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!

For further information about the role, including detailed responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the Job Description available here .

Why Join Us

Joining us means becoming part of a dedicated cricket community where enthusiasm, teamwork, and a shared drive for success are at the core of what we do.

We offer more than just a career; we offer an experience:

• Engaging Environment:Immerse yourself in the exciting world of cricket, surrounded by individuals who are dedicated to the sport.
• Cutting-Edge Facilities:Work at Edgbaston Stadium, a world-class facility that hosts some of the most thrilling cricket and live events.
• Exciting Benefits:Enjoy perks like free on-site parking, enhanced pension contributions, private healthcare, Christmas shut down, wellness week, and more!
• Career Development:Grow your career with development opportunities and the chance to make your mark in the cricket industry.
• Team Spirit:Join a team that celebrates success, supports one another, and makes a real impact.

Right to Work in the UK Statement

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, Warwickshire Cricket are unable to sponsor work visas. Therefore, please do not apply if you do not have the right to work in the UK. Before employment commences, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Disability Confident Committed

Warwickshire Cricket are proud to be a Disability Confident committed employer, dedicated to ensuring a fair and accessible hiring process for all applicants.As part of this commitment, we guarantee that any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria for a vacancy will be offered an interview.

Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy Statement

We will ensure that all existing and potential employees receive equal consideration, and are committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, disability, ethnic and national origin, nationality, sexuality, marital status, responsibility for dependants, religion, trade union activity and age.

It is the intention of Warwickshire Cricket that its work force, at all levels, should reflect the composition of the City’s population.To achieve this Warwickshire Cricket will take active and positive steps to eliminate discrimination, reduce the effects of past discrimination and to promote equality in employment. Please note that any personal data, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) information, will be anonymised and not reviewed during the shortlisting process, ensuring a fair and unbiased selection.

Safeguarding Statement

Warwickshire Cricket is proud to be at the forefront of safeguarding in cricket. Our commitment extends beyond the cricket field, emphasising the importance of fostering an atmosphere of trust, respect, and protection. Through continuous training, awareness programmes, and the implementation of best practices, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered.We understand the responsibility that comes with engaging with children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we remain vigilant in upholding the highest standards of safeguarding in all facets of our operations.As such, roles involving any type of Regulated Activity or any interaction with children, young people or vulnerable adults are subjected to a safer recruitment process: ECB DBS clearance is mandatory before taking up the role.

Safer Recruitment Statement

Warwickshire Cricket are firmly committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for children and adults to enjoy the game. It is essential that Safer Recruitment practices are followed to ensure all staff and volunteers are suitable for their role, appropriately vetted and supported by the club.