Commercial Director Singapore

We Are 54; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A sports and entertainment agency in Singapore seeks a Commercial Director to drive revenue across the Asia Pacific. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a proven track record in developing partnerships, particularly in the Middle East. Competitive salary and benefits include a discretionary annual bonus and medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Medical Insurance

CPF contributions

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing partnerships in the sports industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage 54’s commercial strategy in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Identify and close revenue generating opportunities.
• Lead negotiations and contract discussions with potential partners.
• Lead and mentor a team in executing partnership initiatives.

Skills

Revenue generating partnerships

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic thinking

Job description

Commercial Director Singapore

Application Deadline: 11 November 2025

Department: Commercial

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Singapore

Reporting To: George Quick

Description

ABOUT 54GROUP:

54 is a sports and entertainment agency operating across five regions and nine offices: United Kingdom (London), Europe (Sotogrande, Spain), MENA (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia & Dubai and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates), APAC (Singapore, Vietnam & Adelaide, Australia) and USA (West Palm Beach, Florida). It works with rights holders, governing bodies, developers, household brands and major investors who share its belief in the power of sport. 54 comprises three service areas each consisting of two divisions: Strategic Advisory (Consultancy and Data & Insights), Asset Optimisation (Operations and Commercial) and Activation & Engagement (Events and Marketing). At its core, the company has an unwavering belief in embracing the opportunities offered by pushing at the edges of conventional wisdom.

Since its inception, 54 has gained significant recognition for its rapid growth and innovation in the golf industry. The company was named the 4th and 12th fastest-growing company in the United Kingdom by the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 in 2019 and 2020, respectively. Additionally, 54 was ranked 171st in the Financial Times’ FT1000 list of the fastest-growing companies in Europe in 2021 and has been honoured five times consecutively as ‘Golf Business of the Year’ at the World Golf Awards, most recently in November 2024.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

54 is seeking a Commercial Director to lead the growth of the 54 business across the Asia Pacific, based in Singapore. As the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for driving revenue through asset optimisation across our current portfolio of clients, as well as identifying new prospective partners for the agency.

The ideal candidate will have an extensive network of contacts across both rights holders, and brands, as well as exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record in developing successful partnerships and driving revenue, with a specific focus on the Middle East region.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define, implement and manage 54’s commercial strategy in the Asia-Pacific region, aligning with global commercial objectives
• Identify, nurture and close revenue generating opportunities on behalf of existing and new rights holder clients – with a specific focus on brand sponsorships and host venue agreements
• Lead negotiations and contract discussions with potential partners, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements
• Identify investors for new sports IP and start-up leagues that 54 is involved in
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities to identify new partnership opportunities and maintain a competitive edge
• Identify and secure strategic partnership opportunities that align with the company's objectives and target market
• Lead and mentor a team, providing guidance and support in executing partnership initiatives
• Develop and manage the regional commercial budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources

SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/APTITUDES NEEDED:

• Proven track record in sourcing, delivering and managing revenue generating partnerships in sport on behalf of rights holders – either direct or in an agency
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify partnership opportunities and develop innovative solutions
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and reporting
• Strong business acumen and understanding of market dynamics
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Discretionary 8% annual bonus (3% company, 5% personal performance)
• Medical Insurance
• CPF contributions