Partnerships Development Manager

Partnerships Development Manager – Leicester

C 32,000 p.a. depending on experience, plus 3 k car allowance & uncapped bonus. Hybrid working available after probation.

• Would you like to take ownership of high‑value commercial partnerships within a dynamic and fast‑growing sports organisation?
• Excited by the opportunity to create innovative, insight‑led brand partnerships that deliver real business impact?
• Looking for a role where you can build senior relationships, influence strategy, and drive significant revenue growth?

We are recruiting on behalf of a high‑profile organisation within the sports industry, seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Manager within their Partnerships team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in driving new partnership revenue and shaping how brands engage within a premium sporting environment.

Working closely with internal teams across marketing, communications, and partnerships delivery, you will help bring commercial rights to life while building long‑term, meaningful relationships with partners.

• Drive new partnership revenue by identifying, developing, and securing commercial opportunities across key sectors.
• Proactively generate leads and build a strong pipeline through targeted outreach, networking, and industry engagement.
• Develop creative, insight‑led partnership proposals aligned to brand objectives and commercial goals.
• Deliver compelling presentations and confidently communicate complex partnership opportunities.
• Build and nurture relationships with prospective and existing partners to maximise long‑term value.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support the successful delivery and activation of partnership rights.
• Engage partners and prospects at matchdays, events, and networking opportunities.
• Monitor market trends and the wider sponsorship landscape to identify new opportunities and maintain competitive advantage.

• Proven experience in business development, sponsorship sales, or consultative commercial roles.
• Track record of securing high‑value partnerships, including six‑figure agreements.
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Commercially astute with excellent analytical and strategic thinking ability.
• Confident presenter with strong communication skills.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple opportunities and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience using CRM systems to manage pipelines and partner relationships.
• Understanding of partnership activation and sponsorship measurement is desirable.
• Passion for sport with a proactive, energetic, and professional approach.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

• Car allowance
• Hybrid working after probation
• Free on‑site car parking
• Fantastic, supportive team
• Excellent networking opportunities
• Pension
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays