Branding Manager

The Rolex SailGP Championship is the most exciting racing on water, where anything can happen in short, adrenaline-fueled battles between national teams at iconic stadium destinations worldwide. Top athletes fly in identical high-tech F50 catamarans faster than the wind, at speeds approaching 60 mph. Founded in 2018, SailGP is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports and entertainment properties, now in its fifth season.

SailGP also races for a better future, championing a world powered by nature. In 2020, SailGP set a new standard as the first climate positive sports and entertainment property and began delivering actions and innovations that advance the global adoption of clean energy. Underpinning the organization’s purpose-driven agenda is a diversification of the league, with the goal of immediately progressing gender equity and inclusivity.

SailGP is a global organisation with defined values that shape the culture of its team – deliver quality, break boundaries, make an impact, stand together and strike a balance.

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced sports Branding Manager to join our dynamic team. This role involves managing all aspects of venue branding across multiple venues, ensuring consistent brand presentation throughout all SailGP events. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in venue branding and leading installation teams.

The Branding Manager will be responsible for all aspects of creation, planning, procurement and delivery of the branding plans for all venues at SailGP Events. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and management of various branding department processes such as RFP and cross department working processes


• Work closely with other SailGP departments to collate and implement requirements across the organisation


• Create and manage the branding schedule of implementation for each event


• Work closely with the Creative Team to obtain print-ready artwork within deadlines


• Create venue branding plans and schedules for execution on site


• Take ownership and manage the global branding inventory, ensuring contractual branding obligations are delivered at events


• Lead on the procurement of branding;
  - Sourcing and managing local branding suppliers
  - Sharing requirements lists and artwork
  - Obtaining quotations and cost comparisons
  - Reviewing sustainable product offerings and tracking the options and decisions.
  - Managing procurement spreadsheets
  - Managing delivery of branding products
  - Managing outsourced installations end to end

Key Expectations:

• Advocates SailGP Values and contributes to a positive culture


• Inclusive manager, welcoming different perspectives and empowering others through direct management, project or operational teams


• Operate with a financially responsible mindset


• Consider how each team action contributes to our Better Sport strategy


• Proposes innovative strategies and solutions to complex challenges, articulating them succinctly and persuasively


• Recognises the importance of emotional intelligence in people interactions and fostering positive working environments, exercising this in their day to day


• Provides guidance and opportunities to support the growth of those at Level 1 and 2


• Receptive to feedback utilising this to develop themselves and SailGP

About You:

• Solid experience in sports and event branding or similar field


• Excellent performer under pressure


• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines


• Strong budgeting and financial management skills


• Experience managing partner relationships


• Strong on-site team leadership experience

Location:

SailGP HQ in London, United Kingdom. Hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days per week in the London Office.

SailGP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.