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Senior Partnerships Manager

Location

Canary Wharf, One Canada Square

Department

Partnerships

Contract Type

Full Time

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About

The role of the Senior Partnership Manager is to take ownership in the management and delivery of our sponsors activation programmes across T100 Triathlon World Tour events. The role looks to provide outstanding partnership management and maximise the sponsor’s activation of rights and benefits based on a clear understanding of their brand strategy and objectives.

The Senior Partnership Manager will work collaboratively across the business with teams including Marketing, Broadcast, Content & Digital, Media and Operations team to deliver a fully integrated partner programme.

We are looking for a self-starter who is comfortable juggling multiple work streams and working on a number of different sponsor accounts/events. Someone who can build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and is keen to learn.

The role will require work from our office in London Canary Wharf and also international travel to each T100 event.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Overall accountability in the management and delivery on all allocated sponsor accounts across the business, from planning through to delivery for T100 Triathlon World Tour events
  • Proactively manage day-to-day communication with sponsors and relevant internal stakeholders
  • Manage and influence sponsor contacts and maintain positive working relationships
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
  • Ability to keep projects on track and maintain momentum whilst updating key stakeholders throughout
  • Creation of accurate and concise documents, comms and reporting
  • Ensure partners are invoiced and follow other financial processes
  • Work with the wider team to identify opportunities to grow the Partnership
  • Effectively manage the Partnerships Manager and support their progression within the business

Profile

  • 1-3 years’ experience of Senior Partnerships/ Senior Account Management with rights holders, agencies and/or brands
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
  • Excellent organisational, time management and project management skills
  • Ability to coordinate people and multiple projects whilst maintaining attention to detail and keeping focused on the set deliverables
  • Previous experience in brand content creation, from creation of concepts through the delivery across digital channels
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in developing content strategies, through to distribution on social media platforms
  • Ability to create compelling proposals and presentations
  • An understanding of business and brand KPIs
  • Experience of working at events or working in a sponsorship environment
  • Sleeves-rolled up attitude
  • Not afraid to create new processes and ways of working
  • Ability to anticipate problems / issues and suggest proactive resolutions to be put into place
  • Process driven
  • This the agency equivalent to an Senior Account Manager level role

Individual Strengths

  • Entrepreneurial spirit with demonstrable project planning expertise
  • Great team player who is able to form good working relationships with the wider team
  • Organised and reliable individual 
  • Accountable with strong managerial skills
  • Hold a high level of attention to detail
  • Willing to learn in a fast paced environment
  • A brand and sports activation enthusiast

Benefits

  • Ability to change the sport of triathlon and build something you can be really proud of.
  • Flat working environment and a get-sh*t-done company culture.
  • Private health insurance.
  • Hybrid working model.
  • Company share option scheme to drive ownership ability and allow financial participation in company success.
  • Free snacks, drinks, gym classes and more.

Inclusive Employer

Here at PTO we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experience, enhances creativity, innovation, and a more dynamic working environment that delivers better results.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and fostering an inclusive culture where all employees are respected and valued.

Join our team at PTO, where your unique perspectives and contributions will be celebrated, and your career can thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. We look forward to welcoming you to our dynamic team.

Location

London, United Kingdom

Department

Partnerships

Contract Type

Full Time

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The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) an entity co-owned by professional athletes, seeking to take the sport to the next level. Our mission is simple:

To celebrate the sport of triathlon.

We want to showcase the passion, talents, determination, struggles and achievements of the world’s ultimate athletes who compete at the highest levels of the sport to inspire all to join and grow this community we love.

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