Business Development Manager - Partnerships

Business Development Manager (Women's Team)

Leicester (Hybrid working available after probation)

C£35,000 p.a. + bonus

• Are you motivated by the opportunity to help grow and shape the future of women's sport?

• Do you thrive on winning new business and building meaningful commercial partnerships?

• Want to be part of a high-profile sports organisation where your impact will be visible from day one?

We are delighted to be working exclusively with Leicester Tigers , one of the most recognised names in professional sport, as they continue to invest in and grow their Women's programme.

This is a rare opportunity to join at a pivotal time, playing a key role in driving commercial success and elevating the profile of the Women's team. You'll be part of a forward-thinking commercial function, working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation and ambition are encouraged.

• Drive new business across the Women's team, securing sponsorships ranging from player partnerships through to major brand deals

• Take Women's commercial rights to market, building a strong pipeline through proactive outreach, networking, and relationship building

• Create and deliver compelling, tailored proposals that bring partnership opportunities to life

• Develop long-term relationships with partners, ensuring value is delivered and opportunities for growth are maximised

• Work closely with marketing, events, and delivery teams to bring partnerships to life through creative activations

• Support matchday and event activity, representing the Women's team and enhancing the partner and fan experience

• Collaborate with ticketing teams to help grow attendance and engagement at Women's fixtures

• Stay ahead of market trends, identifying new opportunities to innovate and grow revenue

• Proven success in a business development, sponsorship sales, or commercial role

• A natural relationship builder, confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels

• Commercially driven with a track record of hitting or exceeding targets

• Creative in your approach, able to shape engaging and valuable partnership solutions

• Highly organised, able to manage multiple opportunities and priorities effectively

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Experience within sport, events, or experience-led sales environments would be advantageous

• Passionate about women's sport and excited by the opportunity to make a tangible impact

• Resilient, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment

This role will involve travel, as well as evening and weekend work to support matchdays, events, and partner engagement.

• Hybrid working after probation

• Free on-site parking

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• Opportunity to work in a high-profile sporting environment

• Strong team culture and support network

• Excellent networking and career development opportunities

• Pension

• 24 days holiday + bank holidays

This role could be suitable for candidates with experience as:

Business Development Manager, Partnerships Manager, Sponsorship Manager, Commercial Manager, Account Manager, Corporate Partnerships Executive, Commercial Executive, or similar roles within sport, events, or experience-led environments.

Please note by applying for this role you give consent for ER Recruitment to retain your CV for up to 24 months for the purposes of assisting you to find your next role unless you notify us otherwise.

While we aim to respond to all applicants, if you do not hear from us within seven working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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We look forward to hearing from you.