Senior Partnership Sales Manager

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization seeks a Senior Partnership Sales Manager for Birmingham Phoenix to drive high-value partnerships. The role involves developing sales strategies and managing the full sales process to enhance commercial growth in an exciting sports environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in partnership sales, ideally within elite sport.
• Ability to build credibility with senior decision-makers.
• Strong project management skills, delivering precise and high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sales process, from prospecting to closing partnership agreements.
• Develop sales strategies and achieve ambitious revenue targets.
• Create engaging presentations and proposals for prospective partners.

Skills

Project Management

Sales Strategy

Presentation Skills

Negotiation

Creativity

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Client:

Warwickshire County Cricket Club

Location:

birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

About Warwickshire Cricket:

Warwickshire County Cricket Club, founded in 1882 and based at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham, is one of eighteen first-class county clubs within England and Wales's domestic cricket structure. The Club has a long-standing commitment to promoting and developing cricket in Warwickshire and beyond. Guided by a Board of Directors that provides strategic leadership, Warwickshire is focused on delivering excellence both on and off the field. Its vision is to be the best cricket business in the world, driving innovation, sustainability, and positive community impact across all its activities.

Cricket is experiencing significant growth, entering an exciting era with the professionalisation of women’s cricket and external investment in The Hundred competition. Warwickshire and Edgbaston are at the forefront of this progress, representing a team and venue that mirror the vibrant and forward-thinking spirit of Birmingham. Since The Hundred's launch in 2021, Birmingham Phoenix has quickly established a broad and engaged fan base, with strong representation from young supporters and women. This year, Birmingham Phoenix secured investment from Knighthead Capital, a US-based investment group with a growing focus on supporting the development of sport in Birmingham. They bring a wealth of sports investment experience and a far-reaching global influence that will help Warwickshire promote Birmingham Phoenix to cricket and sport fans around the world. This investment marks a significant milestone for Warwickshire County Cricket Club and reinforces its role in shaping the future of sport, entertainment, and community impact.

The Impact You’ll Make:

As Senior Partnership Sales Manager, you will lead the commercial growth of Birmingham Phoenix by driving high-value, purpose-led partnerships. You will develop sales strategies, identify new opportunities, and pitch creative proposals that align with the Birmingham Phoenix brand and resonate with national and global partners. This is an opportunity to shape the future of sports partnerships and contribute to the success of one of cricket’s most exciting teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end sales process, from prospecting and pitching to negotiating and closing partnership agreements.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve ambitious revenue targets.
• Build tailored, visually impactful presentations and proposals for prospective partners.
• Identify and qualify potential partners across various categories and sectors.
• Collaborate internally to ensure partnership opportunities align with the Birmingham Phoenix brand and audience.
• Leverage insight and storytelling to bring partnership ideas to life in pitches and proposals.
• Provide regular updates and reporting to senior stakeholders, including the Executive Team and Board.
• Work collaboratively with the wider commercial team to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in partnership sales, ideally within elite sport.
• Ability to build credibility with senior decision-makers and close impactful deals.
• Strong project management skills, delivering precise and high-quality outcomes.
• Confident in creating engaging presentations and leading external meetings.
• Collaborative mindset with a drive to achieve targets and deliver results.
• Creative and commercial thinker, always seeking new ways to unlock value.

How to Apply:

The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of Warwickshire County Cricket Club to appoint a Senior Partnership Sales Manager – The Hundred, Birmingham Phoenix. All direct applications and CVs will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.

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