Senior Partnership Executive

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club; Brighton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Premier League football club in the UK is seeking a Partnership Manager to drive global partnership activation strategies. You will manage key accounts, such as British Airways and Heineken, and deliver impactful activations across matchdays and events. The ideal candidate brings around two years of experience in partnerships or account management within sports, demonstrating competence in stakeholder management and brand strategy. This role offers a pathway for career progression in a vibrant Premier League environment.

Qualifications

• Around two years’ experience in partnerships or account management within sport or a sports marketing agency.
• Proven experience delivering contractual rights and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Confidence working directly with brands and advising on activation strategy.
• Organised, calm under pressure, and strong on detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day lead for partner accounts.
• Advise brands on how to use their assets more effectively.
• Plan and deliver activations across matchdays, media days, community projects and premium events.
• Present campaign results and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Spot upsell and renewal opportunities and feed into commercial strategy.

Skills

Experience in partnerships or account management

Stakeholder management

Brand activation strategy

Organisational skills

Contractual rights delivery

Job description

Brighton & Hove Albion is one of the Premier League’s most progressive clubs. Clear identity on and off the pitch. Strong leadership. Stable ownership. A commercial team that plays a central role in the club’s growth.

This role sits at the heart of that ambition. You will manage and grow relationships with global brands, lead high-impact activations, and help shape how partners show up across one of the most watched leagues in world sport.

This is a hands-on, high-visibility role. You will own the end-to-end delivery of partnership rights and work closely with brands to turn objectives into smart, measurable activations

Why this role stands out

• You will lead global accounts such as British Airways, Experience Kissimmee and Heineken
• You will shape activation plans, not only service contracts
• You will work at a Premier League club with a clear commercial vision
• You will see your work come to life on matchdays, across broadcast, digital, and live events
• You will have a pathway to progress in your career

You will not sit behind a spreadsheet ticking boxes. You will:

• Act as the day-to-day lead for partner accounts
• Advise brands on how to use their assets more effectively
• Plan and deliver activations across matchdays, media days, community projects and premium events
• Present campaign results and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Spot upsell and renewal opportunities and feed into commercial strategy

What makes you a strong fit

• Around two years’ experience in partnerships or account management within sport or a sports marketing agency
• Proven experience delivering contractual rights and managing multiple stakeholders
• Confidence working directly with brands and advising on activation strategy
• Organised, calm under pressure, and strong on detail

If you are ready to step into a Premier League environment and take ownership of global partnerships, use the link to apply/

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