Partnerships & Wholesale Manager; Maternity Cover

Location: Nottingham

Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover (April 2026 - January 2027)

Hours: Full-time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Art Of is a creative apparel brand inspired by football culture, iconic moments, and the communities that surround the game. We collaborate with football clubs and like-minded brands to produce distinctive, wearable artwork that resonates with fans both online and in-store.

As the business continues to grow its club partnerships and wholesale channel
, we are seeking a Partnerships & Wholesale Manager to cover maternity leave. This role is critical to managing existing club relationships, driving wholesale growth, supporting new club signings, and ensuring accurate commercial reporting.

The Partnerships & Wholesale Manager is responsible for managing club and brand partnerships end to end, with a strong focus on wholesale performance, partner relationships, project delivery, and royalty reporting
. Working cross-functionally with internal teams, this role ensures partners receive a high-quality, commercially sound experience while supporting Art of’s strategic growth.

• Act as the primary point of contact for club partners and brand collaborators
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships based on trust and performance
• Manage partnerships from onboarding through to product launches and campaigns
• Ensure contractual obligations, margin structures, and partnership terms are delivered

• Manage and grow the wholesale channel across existing and newly signed clubs
• Identify opportunities to expand wholesale participation with clubs not currently buying
• Support wholesale order management, including systems, timelines, and customer updates
• Embed wholesale participation and margin structures into new club contracts where applicable
• Support minimum order quantity strategies and upselling opportunities

• Oversee the delivery of bespoke and wholesale-only designs for club partners
• Coordinate internal teams (design, marketing, production, operations) to ensure timely delivery
• Support the development of wholesale-exclusive designs to improve margins and flexibility
• Manage timelines, budgets, and quality standards across all partner projects

• Monitor partnership and wholesale KPIs
• Produce regular performance and insight reports for internal and partner use
• Calculate, prepare, and provide accurate royalty reports for club and brand partners
• Work closely with finance to ensure data accuracy, transparency, and timely reporting

• Proven experience in partnerships, account management, or wholesale (fashion, sports, or lifestyle preferred)
• Strong relationship management and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and project management abilities
• Confident working with data, KPIs, margins, and royalty calculations
• High attention to detail and strong commercial awareness
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity to work with high-profile football clubs and partners
• Creative, collaborative working environment in Nottingham
• Staff discounts on Art Of Football products
• The chance to make a meaningful impact during a key growth phase