Job Description

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

35 Hours, plus Matchdays with time in lieu

Location:

Bramall Lane

Line Manager:

Commercial Manager

Salary:

Dependant on experience + annual bonus

Post Reference:

BL102025-PSEPS

For a valid application please complete and return our official application form, found on our website's vacancy page.

Sheffield United Football Club is now recruiting a Senior Executive to join our Commercial Department, with a focus on Partnership Sales.

Your role specific responsibilities will be:

Working closely with the Club's Commercial Manager and Head of Commercial, responsible for selling Club Partnerships across men's and women's teams, including but not limited to:

Principal Partners Official Partners Supply Partners Any other future tier of Partnership
Researching potential partners and all aspects of outreach including targeting phone calls, emails and networking.

Working with colleagues and agencies to:

Identify opportunities and build a consistently strong sales pipeline Develop carefully tailored propositions Secure meetings with agencies and brands Attend and deliver presentations Develop and price inventory and rights Negotiate deals through to completion.
Additionally, you will be responsible for working alongside the Club's Partnership Executive - ensuring strong relations with partners are developed and maintained and that all reporting and other contractual obligations - including rights - are delivered effectively.

General Commercial Responsibilities:

Ensuring all associated administrative tasks are carried out effectively and efficiently including - updating and managing sales platforms and working with colleagues in finance to ensure effective invoicing. Fostering the best possible relationships with partners and internal stakeholders. Develop and enhance customer relationships with partners with a view to gaining repeat commercial business. Understand and utilise the Club's sales systems and CRM computer systems to operate efficiently and effectively and record commercial sales activity. Manage and lead on the annual review process of any team members and new member recruitment. Attend external networking events when appropriate, to represent the Football Club in order to attract and develop new commercial partners. Being on duty at match days and to oversee and host commercial partners and prospects as necessary. Effective selling of club partnership inventory Good understanding of sports partnerships/keen to develop knowledge and be at the cutting-edge of sports partnerships Build extensive contacts with brands Maintaining and developing relationships with existing partners in person, via telephone calls, emails and all other forms of communication. Work closely with the executive responsible for partnership servicing and ensuring all rights are delivered effectively and strong relationships are developed and maintained Reporting of partnership impacts in line with contractual obligations. Understand all aspects of the commercial business and be a team player Have close working relationship with other departments to deliver overall commercial strategy Build upon and maintain existing and future CRM systems Host and network with existing and prospective partners at home matches Attend all appropriate networking events

Club Wide Responsibilities:

To adhere to all Sheffield United Football Club's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures to foster an environment which protects from harm those defined as children and adults at risk. To report any concerns of a Safeguarding nature to the relevant parties and remain fully compliant with any applicable Safeguarding checks and due diligence and recognise your responsibility to the Club's Safeguarding agenda. To report any concerns of discrimination to the relevant parties and promote a welcoming and inclusive club environment for all. To adhere to the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, supporting the Club to create an environment which is inclusive and all-encompassing. Carry out/take part in training requests as directed by the Club. Any other reasonable requests as directed by management

Essential Criteria for the Role:

Good Standard of Education GCSE A-C Previous and proven partnership sales and management experience, ideally within sport Strong relationship management skills Attention to detail Good organisation skills Self-motivated

Desirable Criteria for the Role:

Degree in a relevant field

Expected Interview Process:

Week Commencing 27th October

1st Stage - CV Overview, Competency based questions 2nd Stage - Presentation Task

Our Benefits:

25 days annual leave as a minimum + Bank Holidays Free eye care tests and vouchers for DSE users Enhanced maternity & paternity schemes Life insurance package 20% discount on top of sale in the Club Shop Discounts at select local bars 2 Tickets to every Men's Home game 4 Tickets to every Women's Home game Professional development opportunities Westfield Health: 24/7 advice and information line, Online Health e-Hub, Structured counselling 24/7 Doctorline (Phone or Webcam) MRI, CT and PET scanning service Gym discounts and wellbeing resources via Westfield Health Cash payouts in the event of death or permanent disability as a result of an accident Exclusive rewards, discounts, and special offers from over 1,000 leading retailers, restaurants, and destinations

Application Process

Please download and save the application form before inputting information. If you require a paper copy please contact the HR department careers@sufc.co.uk or call 0114 253 7200.

Completed application forms must be submitted via email to careers@sufc.co.uk stating the vacancy title in the subject or posted to HR, Sheffield United Football Club, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU.

Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025

Please note that in the instance of high volumes of applications we may close this vacancy earlier than the closing date noted above.

Sheffield United Application Form Required

Please download and save the application form before inputting information.

Eligibility for Employment in the UK

In accordance with current legislative requirements the successful applicant must produce documentary verification of their eligibility to work in the UK and will not be allowed to start work until this has been received.

Equality and Diversity

Sheffield United FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.

Sheffield United FC are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like further information regarding the scheme and how we are able to support disabled persons within the workplace, then please contact our HR team at careers@sufc.co.uk

Safer Recruitment

Sheffield United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. For further information on the Club's Safeguarding Statement please access the following link:
sufc.co.uk/club/policies/safeguarding-policy

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person