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We are pleased to share that we're working with a global sports tour to help recruit a Partnerships Manager to join their Commercial Team in London.As Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for delivering best-in-class servicing across key accounts within the sponsor portfolio, helping to drive long-term value and contribute to the achievement of annual revenue targets.In particular, you will take the lead on managing one of the tour’s most significant new global partners, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the success and growth of this high-profile relationship.This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to learn and grow in a fast-paced, global sport.Responsibilities:Manage day-to-day servicing and activation for key sponsor accounts, ensuring rights are delivered to the highest standard.Build strong, collaborative relationships with sponsors, internal teams (Marketing, Events, Sales, Licensing, Sports), and tournament promoters to drive seamless communication and delivery across the global tour calendar.Plan and execute sponsor activations and events, bringing partnerships to life in impactful ways.Oversee reporting and performance tracking to demonstrate value and inform future strategy.Support the Commercial Director on wider sponsorship initiatives and strategic projects.Tournament delivery and client management across their events.Coordinate and lead project status meetings where required.Identify and deliver added value opportunities for partners in collaboration with internal departments.Work with external agencies to monitor and evaluate sponsorship effectiveness.Requirements:Essential:Proven experience in account management and the delivery of partnership rights.Background in sponsorship or sports marketing.Track record in managing and coordinating the organisation of events and activations.Ability to build strong and lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management.Strong presentation and reporting skills.Experienced in delivering against KPIs and performance targets.Results-driven mindset with strong commercial awareness.Desirable:Experience in a commercial role within the sports industry or a sports marketing agency.Previous experience in a sponsorship-focused role.Experience working with broadcasters and media partners.Knowledge of commercial contracts and rights delivery.Experience in delivering campaign strategies for major international brands.Awareness of the digital marketing landscape.Familiarity with sponsorship visibility monitoring.How to Apply:The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of this global sports tour to appoint a Partnerships Manager. All direct applications and CVs will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.We ask that applicants complete our diversity monitoring form. You are not obliged to answer any of these questions but the more information you supply, the more effective our monitoring will be.All information supplied is anonymous and will not be viewed by recruiting managers.(Please copy and paste into your browser)Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide specific feedback on unsuccessful applications.