Sponsorships Manager in London

Our vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler, by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust, and belief to make it happen. We’re home to the UK’s largest choice of properties and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what’s on the market.

The Sponsorships Manager is responsible for growing, retaining and strategically developing Rightmove’s advertising sponsorship partnerships. This role owns sponsorship relationships end‑to‑end, from opportunity identification and proposition development through to deal execution, renewal and long‑term partner growth. The role plays a critical part in protecting and growing the sponsorship revenue base and delivering incremental revenue growth. It requires strong media agency sales experience, senior sales management capability and the ability to lead complex, bespoke commercial deals across a large, cross‑functional organisation. This role can be based from our London or Milton Keynes office.

What you'll do:

• Shape and evolve Rightmove’s sponsorship strategy and growth roadmap alongside the Head of Third Party Advertising and senior leadership.
• Identify, create and sell high‑value, bespoke sponsorship propositions aligned to Rightmove’s products, audiences and ambitions.
• Own the full sales lifecycle end‑to‑end - from pitch and negotiation through to contract, delivery and renewal.
• Lead complex, high‑value negotiations with senior clients and agency stakeholders.
• Take full ownership of sponsorship revenue, including forecasting, pipeline health and deal progression.
• Act as the senior commercial owner for sponsorship partners, driving retention, expansion and multi‑year growth.
• Lead proactive renewal strategies and long‑term partnership planning.
• Bring teams together across Product, Marketing, Ad Operations, Legal, Finance and Data to ensure successful delivery.
• Remove internal blockers, balancing commercial ambition with operational reality.
• Serve as a senior commercial interface with media agencies, using deep knowledge of trading models and buying behaviours to shape strategy and propositions.
• Use market insight and partner feedback to inform strategy, refine propositions and unlock future opportunities.
• Track performance, ROI and renewal health, using data to guide decisions, reporting and growth opportunities.

What you'll need:

• Proven success in senior sales or commercial leadership roles, with ownership of high-value revenue targets and pipelines.
• A strong track record of closing complex, high‑value deals and negotiating at senior stakeholder level.
• Deep experience in media, sponsorship or partnership sales, including working closely with external agencies.
• Excellent commercial judgement, balancing immediate revenue with long‑term strategic value.
• The ability to juggle multiple high‑value opportunities while maintaining rigorous pipeline discipline and accuracy.
• Strong strategic thinking, with a knack for spotting opportunities and shaping market‑facing propositions.
• A confident, credible communication style, able to influence senior internal and external stakeholders.
• A highly collaborative approach, with experience leading cross‑functional delivery.
• A proactive, accountable mindset and comfort operating in a fast‑paced, evolving commercial landscape.

About Rightmove:

We believe in careers that open doors and help our team develop by providing an open and inclusive work environment, offering ongoing training opportunities, and supporting charity fundraising events. And with 88% of Rightmovers saying we’re a great place to work, we’re clearly doing something right!

What we offer:

• Cash plan for dental, optical and physio treatments.
• Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan.
• 27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes.
• Contributory stakeholder pension.
• Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member or other nominated person in your life.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility.
• Travel Loans, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan.
• Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching.
• Access deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts and more.
• We offer hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation. At Rightmove, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.