Partnerships Development Manager

Job Description:

Partnerships Development Manager
Leicester, with hybrid working available after probation
C£32,000 p.a. depending on experience, plus £3K car allowance & uncapped bonus

• Would you like to take ownership of high-value commercial partnerships within a dynamic and fast-growing sports organisation?
• Excited by the opportunity to create innovative, insight-led brand partnerships that deliver real business impact?
• Looking for a role where you can build senior relationships, influence strategy, and drive significant revenue growth?

The Company:
We are recruiting on behalf of a high-profile organisation within the sports industry, seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Manager within their Partnerships team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in driving new partnership revenue and shaping how brands engage within a premium sporting environment.
Working closely with internal teams across marketing, communications, and partnerships delivery, you will help bring commercial rights to life while building long-term, meaningful relationships with partners.

Role & Responsibilities of the Partnerships Development Manager:

• Drive new partnership revenue by identifying, developing, and securing commercial opportunities across key sectors
• Proactively generate leads and build a strong pipeline through targeted outreach, networking, and industry engagement
• Develop creative, insight-led partnership proposals aligned to brand objectives and commercial goals
• Deliver compelling presentations and confidently communicate complex partnership opportunities
• Build and nurture relationships with prospective and existing partners to maximise long-term value
• Collaborate with internal teams to support the successful delivery and activation of partnership rights
• Engage partners and prospects at matchdays, events, and networking opportunities
• Monitor market trends and the wider sponsorship landscape to identify new opportunities and maintain competitive advantage

About You as the Partnerships Development Manager:

• Proven experience in business development, sponsorship sales, or consultative commercial roles
• Track record of securing high-value partnerships, including six-figure agreements
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Commercially astute with excellent analytical and strategic thinking ability
• Confident presenter with strong communication skills
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple opportunities and priorities simultaneously
• Experience using CRM systems to manage pipelines and partner relationships
• Understanding of partnership activation and sponsorship measurement is desirable
• Passion for sport with a proactive, energetic, and professional approach
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Additional Benefits:

• Car allowance
• Hybrid working after probation
• Free on site car parking
• Fantastic, supportive team
• Excellent Networking opportunities
• Pension
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays

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