Head of Advisory
Job Location:
Altrincham - UK
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Job Summary
Based ineither London orAltrincham Cheshire
WHO WE ARE...
SPORTFIVE is a global agency working across sponsorships advertising talentactivationand hospitality within sports. Globally we have over 1200 employees who strategically and creatively connect brands rights-holders mediaplatformsand fans across Football F1 NFL NBA Golf Esports Olympics and more.
Whether its supporting Premier League football clubs to secure their next front of shirt sponsor curating deals for brands to showcase their advertising during games televised to millions across the world or representing the best talent in our industry connecting sports organisations to incredible brands and partners is at the heart of heart we do.
Having been voted theNo.1 most attractive sports marketing agencyto work for three consecutive years as well as featuring in theSunday Times Best Places to Workwereincredibly proud of our culture and the people that help to nurture it. If you want to help shape the future of the sports industry then we want to hear from you.
YOUR NEWTEAM
OurGlobal Advisory Teamdeliversdata-driveninsightsandstrategicrecommendationsforclientsacrossthesportsindustryworkingat theintersectionofstrategyanalyticsandcreativity. Drawing onourexpertiseexperienceknowledgeconsumerinsightsmediaresearchandmarketintelligencewehelpbrandsandrights-holdersmakesmarterdecisionsbuildandoptimisetheircommercialmodels andtranslatedataintoactionablerecommendationsthatcreatelong-termvalue.
This role will form part of a brand-new global team being brought into the business to strengthen our consultancy offering. The team will help rights-holders brands and partners better understand the commercial opportunities in this rapidly growing space from sponsorship strategy and inventoryoptimisationthrough to pricing go-to-marketplanningand partnership performance measurement.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and grow SPORTFIVEs Global Advisory business globally driving strategic development and commercial performance across markets
Build inspire and develop international consulting teams fostering a culture of excellencecollaborationand innovation
Shape SPORTFIVEs consulting proposition and drive the development of new products and services across sponsorship strategy valuationmeasurementand commercialization
Partner with country leadership commercial teams and functional experts across SPORTFIVE to align business priorities build advisory capabilities and drive collaboration across international markets.
Identifyand convert new business opportunitiesleveragingyour network and working closely with commercial teams across the organization
Act as a trusted advisor to C-level executives across brands rights holders and governing bodies leading high-profile consulting engagements worldwide
Represent SPORTFIVE externally andestablishthought leadership through key client relationships industryeventsand publications
Ensure best-in-class quality across consulting projects and foster collaboration across Global Advisory Brand Consulting CreativeCommercialand international market teams.
WHAT YOULL BRING
10-15 years of experience in consulting market intelligence sponsorshipstrategyor commercial advisory with significant leadership responsibility
Established reputation and strong network within the global sports industry with experience advising senior stakeholders across brands rights holders mediaorganizationsor governing bodies
Proventrack recordof building leading and scaling teamsproductsor consulting businesses
Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial acumen and experience driving business development and thought leadership
Outstanding strategic thinkingstorytellingand communication skills with confidence interacting with C-level decision-makers
Deep understanding of sponsorship media faninsightsand the commercial sports ecosystem
Proven ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across international cross-functional organizations building strong partnerships across markets and business units
Excellent communication skills in English;additionallanguages are a plus
Passion for sports and the ambition to shape the future of advisory services in the industry
Dontfit all the criteriaDontworry! Our job adverts give you a flavour of what you can expect in the role but youdonthave to tick every box. We put a lot of focus on the importance of developing our people so if you thinkyoudbe a great fit for us then hit apply.
WHAT YOULL GET FROM US...
As well as the opportunity to join an organisation that invests in and rewards its staff provides an enjoyable working environment and offers genuine responsibility and scope to shape a role and add real valueyoullalso get...
25 daysannual leave anadditionalgifted day over the Christmas period
Full Vitality health cover including dentalopticaland mental health support
Enhanced family leave entitlements
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Electric car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Hybrid flexible working model
A day off for moving houseor getting married
Regular social events such as summer and Christmas parties
Life assurance at x4 annual salary
Employee AssistanceProgramme
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS...
You can apply for this position directly on our careers page.
If your CV and cover letter match whatwerelooking forwellbe in touch to invite you to the next stage. Depending on the role the first interview may take place via Microsoft Teams or through our video interview platform.
If you are unsuccessful at the application stagewelllet you know by email.
We want every candidate to have the chance to perform at their best. If you wouldbenefitfrom any adjustments during the recruitment process please let your HR contact know or reach out confidentially atso we can support you.
SPORTFIVE are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe that different perspectives and experiences are the key to success. Our goal is to create an authentic and attractive work environment where everyone feels valued with a sense of belonging and encouraged to shape the future of the sports industry.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
As sportsmarketing agency we create value for brands, rightsholders and media-platforms through contemporary partnerships in sports and entertainment.
