Partnership Manager in Wentworth

About the Role

This is a fixed-term maternity leave cover from December 2026 to December 2027. The role acts as the primary point of contact for partners, managing day-to-day relationships, bringing sponsorship activations to life, and ensuring all contractual rights are delivered. It collaborates closely with teams across Marketing, Broadcast, Content, Digital, Media, and Championship Management to create and execute integrated partner programmes that drive engagement and value. Delivery is focused on the Ryder Cup, working with key partners and suppliers, alongside some delivery across DP World Tour tournaments.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for partners and manage day-to-day relationships.
• Manage sponsor accounts to ensure alignment with business objectives and delivery of contractual commitments and rights.
• Foster strong relationships with partners, suppliers, agencies, and internal teams through proactive communication.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with key sponsor contacts, managing expectations and identifying opportunities to enhance partnerships.
• Plan, project manage, and deliver onsite activations for multiple tournament partners.
• Prioritise tasks effectively to ensure deadlines are met and projects stay on track.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports, presentations, and communications to update stakeholders and demonstrate partnership value.
• Oversee sponsorship-related invoicing, budget tracking, and other financial processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with teams across Marketing, Broadcast, Content, Digital, Media, and Championship Management to create and execute integrated partner programmes.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in sponsorship or account management.
• First-hand experience working on-site at major events or within a sponsorship-led business.
• Experience managing internal teams and external partners to deliver effective sponsorship programmes.
• Familiarity with financial processes, invoicing, and reporting within a sponsorship or marketing function.
• Strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Solid understanding of sports sponsorship and brand activation.
• Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• A proactive approach with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement solutions.
• Adaptability and initiative in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Availability to work at the 2027 Ryder Cup, Adare Manor, Ireland, during the build-up and week of 13–19 September.

Preferred Skills

• Experience from a rights holder, agency, or brand background.
• Experience within sports sponsorship, with a proven track record of managing multiple sponsorship activations and events.

Workplace

• Hybrid working, with 3 days per week in the office.
• May involve international travel and extended hours during key events, particularly September 2027.

Benefits & Perks

• Opportunity to work on one of the biggest events in sport with a prestigious portfolio of commercial partners.

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