Commercial Partnerships Lead

Commercial Partnerships Lead
Location: Birmingham - Hybrid working
Salary: £60,000
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for building impactful partnerships? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy leading commercial initiatives that drive regional growth?

SF Recruitment are supporting a business who are looking for a Commercial Partnerships Lead to spearhead their sponsorship and partnership strategy across high-profile events. This is a unique opportunity to shape the commercial landscape of major regional initiatives and contribute to the economic development of the West Midlands.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead commercial strategies for flagship events, setting and achieving ambitious income targets.
• Partnership Development: Identify, recruit, and onboard new and existing partners, including members of regional networks and external organisations.
• Sponsorship Management: Oversee acquisition and fulfilment of sponsorships, ensuring delivery of rights and exceptional partner experience.
• Event Delivery: Collaborate with internal teams and third-party suppliers to ensure seamless execution of sponsorship elements across all events.
• Evaluation & Reporting: Conduct post-event evaluations and provide detailed feedback reports to inform future strategies.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience
• Proven success in commercial partnership development and income generation
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and business operations
• Experience in multi-stakeholder environments and trade events

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
• Strategic mindset with a results-driven approach
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Confident communicator with presentation expertise
• Self-starter with leadership capabilities and team spirit