Commercial Partnerships Manager

PURPOSE

The Commercial Partnerships Manager role is an integral member of our commercial team and is responsible for building and managing day-to-day relationships with a portfolio of exciting and forward thinking partners. Collaborative working is key, with both external and internal stakeholders, to develop and deliver best in class annual activation plans.

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.

We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social.  It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.

The ECB wants cricket to be the most inclusive sport in England and Wales. The ECB 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

• Run on Respect – We ensure our game is based on the fairness, respect and decency.

• Embrace Enjoyment - We make sure everyone finds fun in the game

• Build Belonging - We actively include so everyone can find a place in the game.

• Progress with purpose - We stay open to change to keep the game moving forward

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You are dedicated to providing outstanding client service to partners and have experience in planning, managing and executing high profile partnerships.

• You have collaborated with major brands in sports or entertainment and possess a deep understanding of core marketing principles, digital and fan engagement which in turn deliver against collaboratively set partner objectives

• You exhibit strong leadership and interpersonal skills, fostering excellent relationships at all levels within stakeholder organisations.

• You are highly organised, flexible and pay great attention to detail.

• You excel at collaborating with various stakeholders across the business, both internally and externally.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Collaborating with key ECB commercial partners to deliver innovative and effective partnerships.

• Working alongside partners and their agencies to set partnership objectives and KPIs, develop and implement annual activation plans, which are all measured accurately via an agreed framework

• Building strong relationships with our commercial partners at all levels (including C-Suite) to gain a deep understanding of their brands and business goals.

• Coordinating ECB Marketing, Digital, Events, and Communications teams to support partner campaigns, ensuring alignment with departmental strategies, partner objectives, and engagement with target audiences.

• Overseeing player content and appearances to achieve both partner and ECB objectives.

• Attending matches throughout the summer as part of the event delivery team and hosting partners

• Managing partner servicing budgets.

• Developing and delivering objective-led partner evaluation presentations.

YOU’LL HAVE

• The ability to work within a fast-paced environment where change is part of the fabric and innovation is at the core.

• Established experience in a client facing role, planning and managing major partnerships and activating through the line marketing campaigns, with a significant focus on digital

• 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.

•  Excellent project, planning, time management and multi-tasking 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.

YOU’LL RECEIVE

• Competitive salary

• Holiday - 25 days a year

• Volunteering – 2 days a year

• Pension - Non-contributory pension

• Private medical insurance

• Employee health cash-back plan

• Long-term sickness insurance

• Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary

• Enhanced family leave and pay

• OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool

• People Academy - a range of programmes and initiatives to help you develop and reach your potential

• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice

• 30% Castore discount

• Cycle 2 Work Scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Preferential access to tickets to England and The Hundred games

• Opportunities to be a part of and be involved in our Employee Resource groups: Women in Cricket Employee Network, Race in Cricket Employee Network, Social Mobility in Cricket Employee Network, Cricketability Employee Network (formerly called the Disability in Cricket Employee Network) and LGBTQ+ Community in Cricket Employee Network