Commercial Manager
Do you have a passion for the football industry?
An excellent opportunity to join a football club with great ambition in a newly built state-of-the-art stadium.
£30,000 to £40,000 dependent on experience, commission, company car, plus great benefits.
Role Summary
The main responsibility of the Commercial Manager is to bring income into the club by acting as an ambassador for the club and forging strong links with the local community at all levels.
Fundraising Responsibilities: -
There are four main opportunities to raise revenue for the club and for which you will responsible; -
- Sponsorship
- Advertising
- Corporate hospitality
- Business partnership
Matchday Responsibilities: -
As Commercial Manager it is vital that you are present at all home games to look after your guests.
- Organisation and administration of attendees in hospitality areas.
- Update the Chief Executive and Head of Ticketing on sponsors in attendance.
- Prepare sponsorship gifts Directors Boxes.
- Confirm numbers and administer passes.
- Personally, meet and greet all sponsors and their guests when they arrive at the ground, ensuring their tickets and passes are ready for them.
- Act as host during the game catering to any requests and helping the matchday staff where appropriate.
- Co-ordinate 'Man of the Match Award’ and let the match announcer know the result five minutes before the end of the game.
- Organise presentation of the 'Man of the Match Award’ in Churchills.
About You
- Previous experience in a commercial role at a sports venue is highly advantageous.
- Previous sales experience is essential.
- A natural rapport builder at all levels.
- A passion for working in the football industry.
- Self-motivated.
- Able to work towards multiple objectives.
- Driven to meet and exceed given targets.