
Commercial Partnerships Manager (2 yr FTC) The Hundred
England and Wales Cricket Board
- Closing: 11:51am, 18th Jan 2022 GMT
Perks and benefits
Healthcare
Life Insurance
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Programme
Additional parental leave
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Professional development
Paid volunteer days
Salary sacrifice
Cycle to work scheme
Candidate happiness
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Job Description
The Hundred is a sporting event like no other. World class entertainment, the world’s best players and the women’s and men’s games on equal footing. It is the highest profile new sports event to launch in the UK for many years and received extensive media coverage, broadcast across Sky Sports and BBC Sport.
The Hundred boasts partners who share our passion and energy for high-class sport and entertainment. The department is fun, energetic and lively with a “start-up” mentality.
As a Commercial Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for building and managing day-to-day relationships with a portfolio of brilliant partners. You will work collaboratively with both them and internal stakeholders, to develop and deliver annual activation plans.
The role is perfect for a motivated, passionate, and experienced account manager who is used to autonomy on projects under their control. You will have the ability to work collaboratively and energize those around you.
WHO WE ARE
The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.
Cricket, and The Hundred in particular, has the potential to makes an enduring, positive impact on people’s lives. It provides great entertainment. It can help inclusion and social cohesion. It’s something for everyone to watch, play or enjoy, across genders, age, disability, and diverse communities.
The Hundred welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.
OUR VALUES
Stronger As One Team – We are stronger together. We allow for individual strengths and beliefs but head in the same direction. We respect, support and really listen to each other along the way.
Push New Boundaries – We are bold, brave and curious. We challenge and don’t settle. We forge the future whilst remembering our roots.
Be The Best In The Game – On & Off The Pitch – We train hard. We strive to be our best to help the team be the best. We celebrate our victories and learn from our let downs.
Passion For Play – We are here to inspire & be inspired. We are serious about what we do, but don’t take ourselves seriously. We enjoy the journey and have fun.
YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF
You are passionate about delivering exceptional client service to partners and are experienced in delivering commercial contracts
You have worked with big brands and have a thorough understanding of the fundamental marketing principles and audience segmentation
You have strong leadership and interpersonal skills that build great relationships
You are very organised, with a high level of attention to detail
YOU’LL BE DOING
Managing the delivery of commercial rights for key commercial partners for The Hundred
Working alongside partners and their agencies to develop and implement innovative activation plans, that deliver against objectives and exceed KPI’s
Liaising with Marketing, Digital, Events and Communications teams to support the delivery of partner campaigns, ensuring they are aligned with The Hundred’s strategy and engage target audiences
Building strong relationships within our commercial partners to develop a robust understanding of partner brands and businesses
Developing and delivering insight led partner evaluation presentations
Supporting the Senior Commercial Manager and Commercial Director to plan partnership renewals
Working to deliver player commercial appearances which deliver partner and The Hundred’s objectives
Attending matches as part of the event delivery team during the competition period
Managing partner servicing budgets
Managing supplier contracts, ensuring appropriate standards of service delivery
Contribution to driving of the overall commercial strategy including supporting new business initiatives
YOU’LL HAVE
Established experience in a client facing role, managing lead or title level partnerships and activating through the line marketing campaigns
Sound commercial sense with the ability to understand partner objectives, how to evaluate and evolve them, leading client conversations with confidence and gravitas
Demonstrable experience in developing campaign strategy and generating creative ideas to assist partners to leverage their assets to deliver against KPI’s
Excellent project, planning and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure
The confidence and capability to build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
Excellent communication, negotiation, influencing and decision-making skills
Experience of building process, ways of working and collaboration
Strong presentation and reporting skills
Understanding of the digital and marketing landscape
Experience in commercial or partnership management in sport or entertainment
Line management experience a benefit but not essential
YOU’LL RECEIVE
Competitive salary
25 days’ holiday
Private medical insurance
Non-contributory 8% pension
Life assurance
Free on-site gym
30% discount on New Balance items
Removing bias from the hiring process
- Your application will be anonymously reviewed by our hiring team to ensure fairness
- You’ll need a CV/résumé, but it’ll only be considered if you score well on the anonymous review
Applications closed Tue 18th Jan 2022
Removing bias from the hiring process
- Your application will be anonymously reviewed by our hiring team to ensure fairness
- You’ll need a CV/résumé, but it’ll only be considered if you score well on the anonymous review
Applications closed Tue 18th Jan 2022