Head of Business Development

Castore exists for one single reason to make athletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTER NEVER STOPS an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something we strive to live every single day. We utilise advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create the highest quality sportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best. Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features to help to optimise athletic performance in all conditions.

The founders vision is to build Castore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep and unrelenting commitment to engineering the highest quality sportswear in the world with no stone left unturned in its search for innovation and performance enhancement.

The sportswear market has been dominated by a small clique of massmarket brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premium alternative to these the natural brand of choice for discerning athletes who demand the very best.

The Role

The Head of Business Development Sports Marketing is responsible for creating and implementing the strategy for the the acquisition of new Clubs teams federations and sports sponsorship assets into the portfolio across all Castore global territories.

Working with the Chief Sports Marketing Officer the individual will set out the sports marketing growth strategy and go to market plan for all regions assuming overall responsibility for pipeline management development of sales materials and delivering the end to end sales process through to contract signature.

The Head of Business Development Sports Marketing will also support the Chief Sports Marketing Officer and Sports Marketing Director with renewals of existing partnerships.

Responsibilities

Working with the Chief Sports Marketing Officer define global partner acquisition strategy.

Responsible for end to end sales process from initial contact through to contract completion.

Development and ongoing refinement of GTM sales materials.

Pipeline management for all territories.

Development and ongoing management of sales database.

Support to Chief Sports Marketing Officer and UK Sports Marketing Director and European Sports Marketing Director with acquisition of new partners and renewals of existing partnerships.

What We Offer

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Modern city centre offices in Manchester

An opportunity to work with global sporting partners

Office breakout space with pool tables dart board and TVs

A chance to build a career with a fast paced high growth brand

Employee assistance programme

Generous staff discount