Partnerships Sales Support Executive

Manchester City Football Club; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization in London is seeking a dedicated professional to support sales initiatives through market intelligence and administrative tasks. The successful candidate will contribute to the team's growth by analyzing market trends, managing databases, and supporting sales outreach efforts. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Annual discretionary bonus

Lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Strong interest in sports industry and market research.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support sales outreach through research and insights.
• Track key performance metrics and prepare reports.
• Coordinate travel logistics for business meetings.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Market Research

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in Sports Management

Degree in International Marketing

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Location: London, GB

Opening Date: 12 May 2025

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date of Applications – 23/05/2025

Our Story

Established in 2013, City Football Group is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with total or partial ownership of twelve clubs across the world. City Football Group also invests in other football related businesses and serves as a global commercial platform for our partners, whilst fulfilling our purpose of empowering better lives through football on a local and global scale, consistent with what “City” football has meant to people for over a century.

Our Winning Team

Our purpose is to empower better lives through football. We are proud of the role City Football Group clubs play in their localities, delivering positive economic, social and environmental impact through our operations and through programmes and activities that bring about meaningful, lasting change.

This hybrid-working role will be based in our London office, King’s Cross. You will play an integral role in supporting the department’s continued growth by providing market intelligence, tracking performance, assisting in new business projects, and managing day-to-day administrative tasks. This role is essential in driving efficiencies across global teams and supporting new sales targets.

This is Your City

As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and a simply health cash plan, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts.

Your Impact

Sales Research and Outreach

• Support on sales outreach for regional heads and VP of Sales through research and insights
• Deliver key insights from the sports, football, and entertainment industries to inform sales strategies.
• Track market trends and engagement levels across key regions to identify new business opportunities.
• Compile data on CFG clubs, leagues, and relevant sponsorship deals to support the development of sales materials and presentations.
• Present findings to the sales leadership team to uncover new partnership opportunities.

Database & Market Intelligence Management

• Work closely with Partnership Intelligence team to maintain and update a comprehensive database with market information, including categories, companies, countries, and sponsorship deals.
• Analyse competitor sponsorship portfolios and industry trends to identify trends and opportunities.
• Regularly produce reports and newsletters to keep key stakeholders informed about market developments.

Tracking & Reporting of Sales Performance

• Track key performance metrics to ensure sales targets and deadlines are consistently met.
• Prepare detailed reports for senior management, summarising progress and performance for internal and external meetings.
• Continuously review and refine processes and tools to improve efficiency and team performance.

Sales Team Support & Outreach

• Work closely with the global sales team to identify and track sales targets, with support from senior leadership.
• Assist in preparing sales materials, presentations, and outreach strategies to engage new partners.
• Coordinate travel logistics for business meetings, including bookings and arrangements.
• Support the EMEA team in organising Manchester City home fixture events, ensuring all requirements are met.

Financial & Administrative Support

• Handle various administrative tasks such as PA requests, gift coordination, and meeting arrangements for the Partnerships team.
• Oversee the deal sheet approval process and liaise with legal, finance, and other departments as necessary.

What we are looking for

Essential

• A strong interest in the sports industry, competitive intelligence, market research, and sponsorship sales.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Strong analytical, numerical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, results-driven mindset, with the ability to work independently.

Desirable

• Previous experience in sponsorship sales or sports marketing.
• Experience working with sports properties, agencies, or brands in a commercial capacity.
• Exposure to global sports marketing, particularly in multicultural environments.
• A degree in Business, Economics, International Marketing, Sports Management, or a related field.

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview.

Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.