Commercial Sports Manager - Sailing, Cycling and Formula 1 at Mongoose | London, UK

Mongoose

Commercial Sports Manager - Sailing, Cycling and Formula 1

London, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own client sponsorship and partnerships delivery across multiple accounts, driving day-to-day activity, coordinating cross‑functional teams and rights holders, and shaping growth opportunities in sport partnerships.

Identify and develop commercial opportunities for clients.
Lead multi‑client partnership delivery and serve as primary client contact on active campaigns.
Coordinate internal teams, rights holders and third parties to meet timelines, mentor juniors, and contribute to agency development.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Identify and develop commercial opportunities for clients
Lead the day-to-day delivery of partnership activity across multiple clients
Coordinate internal teams, rights holders and third parties to keep timelines and deliverables on track
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on active campaigns
Produce and review high-quality decks, reports and proposals
Support on renewals and growth strategies in collaboration with senior colleagues
Maintain clear, consistent communication across stakeholders
Oversee junior team outputs and provide mentorship
Contribute to agency development offering ideas, insight and support across projects
Represent the agency at meetings and events when required

Requirements

Proven experience in a client-facing role within sponsorship, partnerships or commercial sport
Strong understanding of the global sports landscape – ideally with exposure to cycling, sailing, Formula 1 or tennis – and well-versed in key trends, rights holders and industry dynamics
Commercially astute, with a good grasp of brand objectives, partnership valuations and negotiation skills
Experienced in developing and reviewing presentations, reports and client-facing materials
Excellent written and verbal communication skills – clear and detail-oriented
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines under pressure
Comfortable managing and mentoring junior colleagues
Valid driving licence and passport
Fluent written and spoken English, with foreign languages a bonus
Willingness to travel (predominately to USA, Saudi Arabia and Italy) and work occasional evenings/weekends as required

Nice to have

Experience with flagship properties in global sport (e.g., America’s Cup, Tour de France, Hyrox, Formula 1)

Benefits

28 days holiday
Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Gym Contribution
Health Cash Back Scheme
Employee Assistance Helpline
Cycle to Work Scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Eye Care Vouchers
Online Training
Our Room to Grow career development programme

Mongoose

At Mongoose, we believe that every conversation matters. As the leading Conversation Intelligence Platform (CIP) for higher education, we empower institutions to build trust, foster engagement, and drive results through personalized, multi-channel communication.More than 1,000 colleges and universities trust Mongoose’s AI-driven solutions to support every stage of the student journey—from recruitment and admissions to student retention, completion, and alumni engagement.🎓 Who We Help:✔ Enrollment & Admissions Teams – Boost application completion, increase yield, and engage students where they are.✔ Student Success Leaders – Identify at-risk students, provide proactive outreach, and improve retention.✔ Advancement & Alumni Relations – Strengthen donor relationships, increase participation, and optimize fundraising campaigns.📊 Mongoose by the Numbers:- 1,000+ colleges & universities served- 25,000+ users across higher education- 100M+ conversations facilitated annually- 300% increase in Giving Day contributions at Brenau University- 50% increase in alumni event attendance at St. Joseph’s Collegiate- 8.7% enrollment growth at McLennan Community College- 20% increase in student retention at Carroll University🔹 Why Institutions Choose MongooseConversations Hub – Multi-channel engagement through Text, WhatsApp, and Chat.Intelligence Hub – Actionable insights, behavioral analysis, and performance metrics.Empathy-Driven Approach – Built by former higher ed professionals who understand the student experience.💡 Join a growing network of institutions transforming engagement through conversation intelligence. Connect with us at hellomongoose.com.

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Buffalo, New York, USA

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