Partnerships Manager (EU Language)

Own the Relationships That Power Commercial Success

Join a dynamic sports company to find, win, and grow partnerships with sponsors, rights holders, clubs, retailers, and brand collaborators. This hands-on role is designed for professionals who thrive on building relationships and turning conversations into long-term deals. You will act as the strategic lead for a portfolio of existing partners, ensuring that every collaboration delivers real value for both sides.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities across sponsorship, licensing, co-marketing, and distribution
• Lead negotiations and close deals that meet commercial targets
• Manage a portfolio of existing partners, serving as their day-to-day contact and strategic lead
• Build tailored proposals and pitch decks that bring the offering to life
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and events teams to deliver partner activations on time and to a high standard
• Attend partner meetings, sporting events, and industry conferences, travelling 10 to 12 times a year
• Track performance, report on ROI, and use insights to renew and expand partnerships
• Stay close to industry trends, competitors, and emerging opportunities in the sports landscape

Essential Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in partnerships, sponsorship, business development, or account management in sport
• A proven record of closing deals and hitting revenue or growth targets
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with confidence presenting to senior stakeholders
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to build a compelling business case
• Organised and proactive, comfortable juggling multiple partners and deadlines
• Willingness and flexibility to travel around 10 to 12 times a year, including some evenings and weekends for events

Preferred Attributes

• Additional languages, such as Spanish, Italian, or French
• An existing network within sports organisations, agencies, or brands
• Experience with CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) and partnership reporting
• Knowledge of sponsorship valuation, rights packages, or athlete and club partnerships