Commercial Manager

We are currently working on an exciting and unique opportunity for a reputable and well-established sports club, who have built prestigious partnerships and enjoyed numerous successes within their league. They are looking to hire a Commercial Manager to drive business growth, manage client relationships and oversee commercial operations. The role would be on a two-year fixed term rolling contract basis.

In this interesting and challenging role, the Commercial Manager will play an active role within the club, identifying and developing new opportunities to drive revenue growth across the business. This will include working across different divisions of the sports club such as Men’s, Women’s, Academy and Community.

Key responsibilities:

Work closely with the Marketing department to develop and implement strategies with partnerships that maximise ticket sales and enhance fan engagement.

• Manage and oversee the creation, promotion, and sales of team merchandise to boost brand visibility and generate additional revenue streams.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify new business opportunities and client leads.
• Building long-term relationships with key partners, improving their engagement and satisfaction through tailored activation plans.
• Explore and develop new revenue streams beyond traditional sources, such as digital content, subscriptions, virtual events and exclusive fan experiences.
• Represent the company at industry events and maintain beneficial relationships with suppliers and business partners.
• Promote, maintain and uphold the standards within the club.

The successful candidate will have solid experience of working in a commercial sports management role with a proven track record of driving revenue growth. They will hold a strong understanding of sales operations and the ability to analyse data and create detailed business plans. Therefore, strong communication and analytical skills are needed, as well as experience of working in transferrable sports such as rugby, football, golf, hockey, racing or similar. In addition, they will have natural leadership skills and high levels of networking ability. This could also be a great opportunity for a sports enthusiast with a strong sales background to step into something they are passionate about.

Please note, the role is office based in West London but plenty of onsite parking is available and they offer great flexibility in terms of core working hours