Job-ID: Location: London, GBREmployment type: Permanent (Full-Time)JOB TITLE: Partnership Sales ManagerDEPARTMENT: Commercial (Sponsorship)LOCATION: Stamford BridgeCONTRACT: Permanent, Full TimeJOB FUNCTION: To be responsible for driving new sponsorship revenue for the club through both rights fee and budget relieving VIK where appropriate, incorporating all levels of club partnership (shirt, training kit, sleeve, global, regional and Women’s bespoke partnerships). To work closely with key club stakeholders, agencies, as well as using personal networks, to source and engage viable partnership prospects and to take such prospects through the partnership process from initial conversation to contract signature. To interact with the other members of the Commercial team and the wider club, to drive revenue opportunities as appropriate. To be flexible and adaptable to the commercial landscape and the commercial requirements of the club. Closing date: 30th September We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: To source, assess and evaluate new partnership prospects through personal contacts, club contacts, agency leads or outbound approaches. To craft sales presentations and proposals tailored to the individual brand. To determine the applicable rights for the level of partnership, budget and available assets to ensure the value of club assets are maximised, liaising with the Sponsorship PMO, Insights team, Digital Marketing team and Partnership Activation team as required. To carry out the required due diligence from a reputation, legal and financial perspective. To engage all key stakeholders across the club to ensure viability where a product or service is to be integrated or where there is potential crossover with a partner, service or supplier. To negotiate and agree rights subject to Commercial Director and Board approval. To liaise with the Director of Finance regarding the
Partnership Sales Manager in Kennington employer: Chelsea FC
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