The Role
As the Commercial Manager at Shoreham FC, you will play a pivotal role in driving the commercial strategy and revenue growth. Your role will help us secure the financial resources necessary for club development, infrastructure improvements, and community engagement initiatives.
You will lead our commercial operations, and therefore this role demands a dynamic, innovative approach to commercial activities, with a keen eye for opportunities to enhance the club's brand and increase its commercial success.
About You
The successful candidate will be a driven, energetic individual with a passion for football and a deep understanding of non-league commercial activities. You will additionally have experience in fundraising and understand the challenges of bringing new revenue.
You should possess:
* Commercial acumen and the ability to identify and exploit revenue-generating opportunities
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of cultivating productive relationships with businesses, partners, and sponsors
* A creative mindset, with the ability to develop and implement innovative commercial opportunities
* Resilience and adaptability, able to navigate the challenges and pressures of commercial opportunities in non-league
Duties
* Identifying new commercial opportunities
* Maintaining good relations with all the club’s commercial partners and sponsors
* Understanding the value drivers of the business and identifying profitable commercial opportunities to grow revenue across the entire club
* Becoming an integral part of matchday operations to ensure that all partner/sponsor needs are met
* Working closely with the two chairs of the club
Essentials
* Knowledge of non-league football and experience in a commercial role within non-league
* A track record of achieving commercial opportunities and driving revenue growth
* Experience in contract negotiation and management
* You must be able to drive new commercial opportunities
Other key information
* This role can be done via working from home. Your working hours are flexible, and you will be required to attend as many home match days as possible.
* Salary: Very competitive, commission-based
* There will be a set target to reach each season
* You will be provided with a club email account for this role
* You will become a club committee member and be expected to attend the monthly update meeting
* You will be provided with club-branded clothing
Job Type: Freelance
Pay: Up to £10,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Commission pay
Benefits:
* Company events
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
* Store discount
* Work from home
Experience:
* Commercial Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Shoreham by Sea BN43 6GS
Reference ID: SFC-CM
Expected start date: 06/01/2025
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