At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage partnerships and create tailored activation plans for brand partners.
- Company: Join the World Snooker Tour's dynamic commercial team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, structured bonus, and opportunities for travel.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities and a chance to embrace the world of snooker.
- Why this job: Be part of a fast-paced team making a real impact in sports marketing.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in partner management and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
Sporting Jobs is delighted to be working exclusively with World Snooker Tour (WST), searching for a driven, relationship-focused Partnership Services Manager to join their expanding commercial team as they accelerate international growth.
WST is the commercial arm of professional snooker, responsible for growing and protecting the commercial value of the sport worldwide. Following a period of significant investment and change, WST is scaling its commercial operation, extending its international reach and deepening its relationships with brand partners across a wide range of sectors.
Colleagues describe a fast-moving, close-knit commercial team where people are given real ownership from day one. This role sits within WST's commercial partnerships team, reporting into senior leadership. Its guiding purpose is to secure the successful renewal of WST's brand partners, on improved terms, through best-in-class relationship management.
- Build tailored partner activation plans across digital, marketing communications and events, aligned to each partner's objectives and contracted rights.
- Agree objectives and success metrics with each partner, track performance alongside the Data and Insights team, and turn results into compelling case studies.
- Deliver first-class hosting and guest experiences for partners around events, and proactively spot fresh opportunities to add value.
- Support new partner acquisition where useful, and proactively identify upsell and renewal opportunities with existing partners.
Understanding of how commercial rights can be leveraged to deliver against partnership objectives.
Understanding of the commercial revenue sources of global rights holders within sport.
Knowledge of snooker is a bonus, but a genuine willingness to embrace the sport is essential.
A minimum of three years' experience in partner management.
Excellent organisational and planning skills.
Competent in Microsoft Excel, including relevant reporting and management formulas.
Permanent, full-time role.
Salary of £35,000 - £40,000 pa, including a structured bonus, depending on experience.
Based in London (Waterloo), with WST's head office in Bristol. Some travel required, with reasonable notice.
Partner Service Manager (Permanent) in London employer: WST
World Snooker Tour (WST) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment in the heart of London. With a focus on employee ownership and growth, WST provides ample opportunities for professional development while fostering strong relationships within a close-knit commercial team. The role of Partner Service Manager not only allows you to engage with global brand partners but also offers competitive compensation and the chance to be part of an exciting phase of international expansion in the world of snooker.
