B2B Partnerships Director

B2B Partnerships Director

Full-Time 80000 - 100000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the acquisition of high-value global partnerships in a dynamic sports business.
  • Company: Exciting international sports organisation focused on premium experiences and storytelling.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary plus 40% commission, hybrid working, and growth opportunities.
  • Other info: Join a founder-stage environment with potential to build and lead a team.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of global sports partnerships and work with ultra-high-net-worth clients.
  • Qualifications: Proven track record in selling seven-figure deals and strong client relationships.

The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.

We’re partnering with a new, globally backed international sports business who are looking for a B2B Partnerships Director. This is a highly-funded organisation building a global events calendar from the ground up. The business is focused on premium experiences, modern storytelling and long-term partnerships.

The Role

You will lead the acquisition of founder and global partners, selling high-value, multi-year partnerships to organisations looking to engage an ultra-high-net-worth international audience through sport, content and live experiences. This is not a role for someone building a network from scratch. A strong, active book of client-direct relationships is essential – e.g. Tech, Finance etc. Partnerships are bespoke and creatively led, supported by embedded creative strategy – not pre-packaged inventory. You will initially operate as an individual contributor, with a clear path to building and leading a team as the organisation scales. Experience working in UHNW environments is advantageous.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

  • Personally originating and closing high-value, global sponsorship partnerships
  • Leveraging an established network of direct brand and client-side decision-makers to open doors quickly
  • Working closely with creative strategists to shape innovative, executable propositions
  • Operating confidently in a founder-stage environment with evolving structure and process
  • Playing a key role in shaping the long-term commercial model of the organisation

The Profile We’re Looking For

  • Proven track record selling seven-figure sponsorship or partnership deals
  • Comfortable selling vision, access and future value – not just inventory
  • Experience within sport, live events, media or premium experiential environments

Hybrid working: This role requires a minimum of 3-days per week in their new Mayfair offices.

Compensation

They have a competitive base salary + 40% commission allocated for this hire. If you have a relevant profile for this role, we will be in touch within 5 working days. Our client is not able to offer sponsorship, so you will need right to work in the UK.

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We think you need these skills to ace B2B Partnerships Director

B2B Sales
Partnership Development
Client Relationship Management
Sponsorship Negotiation
Networking
Creative Strategy Collaboration
Commercial Acumen