Who we are:

We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than a century of proud history. Spread across three different sites – our London office, Selhurst Park stadium and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees.

We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees. We are constantly trying to grow, diversify and build with not only our team on the pitch, but also our team in the offices and on the ground.

About this role:

Crystal Palace Football Club are looking for a target driven and highly motivated Partnership Sales Executive to join our sponsorship team. You will be responsible to assist in the management of Club Partnerships and support the wider sponsorship team

Responsibilities:

• Support the management of Club Partnerships in line with their business objectives and partnership KPI’s.


• Ensuring all contractual rights are delivered in a timely manner and to the highest standard.


• Assisting with the planning and implementation of partnership marketing campaigns, working with the Club’s marketing department and taking into consideration marketing strategy and business objectives.


• Working with partners to ensure delivery of activation campaigns and events on matchdays and at other times when required.


• Establishing and maintaining strong internal relationships within the Club to aid the delivery of sponsorship rights and the addition of new potential partners.


• Assist in organising events and activities featuring the first team squad, women’s squad, Palace for Life Foundation and Club ambassadors (such as meet & greets, filming, photo shoots, open training sessions and official Club events)


• Help to track the effectiveness of sponsorship campaigns and provide analysis on key success measures demonstrating ROI.


• Responsible for sponsorship materials and meetings.


• Day to day administration as required by partners.


• Track all assets and ensure rights are being delivered across the men’s and women’s team home matches.


• Working with the Data and Insights department to help with the development of leads for partnership sales.


• Other duties and responsibilities as required by line manager.


• Upholding and promoting the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal.


• The ability to quickly build trust and relationships.


• Good organisational and planning skills.


• Good understanding of the sponsorship industry.


• A passion for football.


• A key team player.


• Flexible and willing to adapt to cover business needs.


• Able to confidently present to partners at senior level.


• IT literate and highly competent in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.


• Pro-active, confident and a self-starter.


• Resilient and calm under pressure.


• Mature and confident.


• Willing to work between locations, match days and to be flexible with working hours (including working weekends).

Benefits:            

• Free complimentary match day ticket


• Reward and Discount Scheme


• Health and Wellbeing benefit scheme


• 20% Discount in our Retail Stores


• Holiday allowance that increases every year of service

Our commitment to Equality


At Crystal Palace Football Club, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is spirited and continues to grow due to the working environment, which makes all staff feel appreciated and welcomed. Crystal Palace Football Club do this by encouraging good relations and practices towards different groups and are committed to promoting employment opportunities that celebrate diversity.

We are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the most talented candidates and the club intends to ensure that everyone who wishes to engage with the club, whether as matchday fans, staff, players, board members, participants in Foundation programmes and any other person engaged with the club's activities, has a real and equal opportunity to do so.

Safeguarding


Crystal Palace Football Club is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, the post holder will be subject to any relevant security checks as required.