Established in 1884, Derby County Football Club is one of the founder members of the English Football League and has a rich and varied history, including two First Division titles in 1972 and 1975, and an FA Cup success in 1946.

Derby County is embarking on an exciting new era following the much-lauded change in ownership to Clowes Developments (UK) Limited, and the Rams are currently playing in EFL League One under Head Coach Paul Warne. The club also boasts a successful and respected Category One Academy, a status which has been held since 2014. Our track record of identifying and developing talent both on and off the pitch is outstanding, and we intend to protect that proud legacy, investing in key roles within the club to build on the foundations in place for success.

Derby County Football Club is seeking to recruit an experienced Account Manager responsible for managing and fulfilling club obligations to national partnerships on a day-by-day basis.

Reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer, and working with a small but dedicated team, strong organisational and exceptional communication skills are a must within this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage and fulfil club obligations to national partnerships


• Manage departmental administration including weekly reporting, invoice tracking and servicing costs


• Monitor, mentor, and be responsible for the Regional Partnerships Account Executive


• Build and maintain strong relationships with both external stakeholders and key internal departments including: Marketing, PR/Media, Rams TV, Matchday/Event Hospitality, Retail, and First Team and Academy Playing & Coaching Staff


• Assist the sales function with developing and preparing prospecting/reporting decks


• Track all elements of the individual partnerships including providing half-season and full season reviews, foreseeing any potential issues and pro-actively finding solutions


• Identify potential upsell/uplift opportunities


• Liaise closely with Matchday/Event Hospitality and Regional Partnerships; and effectively audit all such inventory inclusions, ensuring it continues to be of an appropriate standard and compliant with contractual obligations


• Assist Marketing in ensuring the club IP is used in accordance with brand guidelines


• Oversee the delivery of the digital assets including external and internal stadium video screens, pitch and crowd facing LED, website, app, etc

Personal characteristics and experience:

• Previous experience in related account management is essential


• Must be confident, resilient, patient, and self-motivated


• Must possess excellent verbal and written communications and presentation skills


• Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced and target-driven environment


• Must be able to prioritise and manage own workload, and be a genuine team player


• Must have excellent IT skills, including working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software packages, preferably Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Essential Qualifications:

• English and Maths to GCSE Level 4 or equivalent

The role is based at Pride Park Stadium, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week plus matchdays.

The role is a 12-month fixed term covering Maternity Leave with the possibility of leading to a permanent role thereafter.

Derby County employee benefits include:

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Public Holidays


• Two Complimentary Season Tickets


• Two Complimentary Away Ticket Memberships


• 20% Discount at the DCFC Megastore


• Company Pension with Aviva


• Healthshield Cash Health Plan to support employee health and well-being


• Training and Development opportunities


• Access to programmes/volunteer opportunities with Derby County Community Trust

Derby County Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of the Club's commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check.