Commercial Manager

North Shields Football Club is a leading semi-professional football club in North Tyneside, just outside Newcastle Upon Tyne.

The fan base has grown significantly in recent years, averaging over 400 spectators at our Ralph Gardner ground, located in the centre of North Shields, with strong links to the local community.

Our website averages over 8,000 weekly hits, and our social media platforms reach over 300,000 people with more than 14,000 followers. Our award-winning match day programme sales typically reflect a purchase by 20% of the gate, and the club actively engages with fans via social networks.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Job title:
  
  Commercial Manager, as a member of the Football Club committee
• Location:
  
  North Shields
• Salary: commission on sales, rate to be agreed
• Hours of work:
  Part-time, flexible to suit the commercial manager’s availability. Attendance at Ralph Gardiner Park on match days during the season (August to April) is preferred, along with monthly committee meetings.
• Reporting to:
  Chairman, Alan Matthews

JOB PURPOSE

The commercial manager is responsible for maximising the club's commercial income through:

• Advertising and sponsorship: match day programmes, pitch-side hoardings, club website, team wear, match sponsorship, and player sponsorship
• Gate income
• Use of facilities: function/meeting rooms, bar, and pitch

MAIN DUTIES

• Maintain and develop relationships with key organisations to maximise sponsorship and advertising revenue.
• Develop and implement community awareness and involvement strategies to increase gate income.
• Engage with press and media to promote games and events.
• Liaise with club officers, including the Head of Media and league commercial officers, to ensure compliance with advertising and sponsorship obligations.
• Develop online sales channels for tickets and merchandise/services.
• Perform other relevant activities as required by the Chairman or the Football Club Committee.

For further enquiries or to express interest, contact our club Secretary, Sean Redford, at  or email

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