At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage exciting events and build brand partnerships across multiple venues.
- Company: Join Advantage Padel, a growing community-focused sports organisation.
- Benefits: Up to £50K salary, 28 days holiday, pension, and travel expenses covered.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for creativity and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the sports industry while bringing communities together.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in event/sponsorship management and strong digital skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 48000 £ per year.
We are delighted to be working with
Advantage Padel to appoint a Commercial Partnerships & Events Manager to deliver a full calendar of member and community events and initiate, develop and build brand partnerships and sponsorships across the group.
With 3 clubs already open in Mudeford, Kingsley and Nottingham and several more club in the pipeline this is newly created and exciting opportunity to make a real impact to the commercial performance of each venue.
Key responsibilities
- Proactively sell corporate events and group bookings to local businesses
- Build and manage a pipeline of corporate clients - from prospecting and proposals through to confirmed bookings
- Sell kids camps directly to schools, building relationships with school sport coordinators
- Deliver a full programme of events and partnership activations at each club.
- Deliver larger-scale headline events - tournaments, festivals.
- Initiate partnerships and activate sponsorship opportunities through events to drive commercial performance.
- Work alongside external marketing partners to maximise engagement and brand exposure through digital marketing campaigns
- Support with coordination of operational management of events, including staffing, catering and suppliers.
Ideal backgrounds will be
- 5+ years' experience in event and /or sponsorship management in sports, hospitality or leisure.
- Have the calibre and gravitas to manage relationships with national/international brands and large enterprise corporate sponsors.
- Proven track record of winning new business through your own outreach.
- Have strong digital awareness including the power of compelling content creation.
- Ability to work on and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Passionate about bringing communities together to create memorable experiences.
- You must have a full UK driving licence and willing to travel between clubs
In addition to a basic salary of up to 50K, annual holiday is 28 days per annum, contributory pension and paid travel between clubs.
The search is being managed on our behalf by Jared Delaney, at Leisure People who are our retained search partners, and Tel. 07999 869490.
Due to the anticipated high levels of interest in this role, only those candidates meeting the above criteria will be considered.
Commercial Partnerships & Events Manager in Bournemouth employer: Leisure People Recruitment
As a leading player in the golf activity and event venue sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Our employees benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive training programmes, and ample opportunities for career advancement, all while working in a vibrant location that promotes both professional and personal growth. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your journey towards success.
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