Partnership Manager

DFL; Virginia Water; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

Hybrid - 3 days in the office.

Based at Virginia Water, Surrey.

The European Tour group is one of the world’s pre-eminent golf organisations. We are responsible for running the world-famous DP World Tour, Legends Tour, HotelPlanner Tour and G4D Tour (golf for the disabled). We also organise, alongside the PGA of America, golf’s greatest team contest - the Ryder Cup.

Are you ready to take the lead in delivering key sponsorship programs for some of the biggest names in golf? We're on the lookout for a dynamic Partnership Manager to join our team and lead the delivery of key sponsorships across the DP World Tour, HotelPlanner Tour and the Ryder Cup.

The Role

In this role you'll be the go-to person for our partners, managing day-to-day relationships, bringing sponsorship activations to life and ensuring all contractual rights are delivered. You'll collaborate closely with teams across Marketing, Broadcast, Content, Digital, Media, and Championship Management to create and execute integrated partner programs that drive engagement and value. Plus, you'll oversee on-site tournament activations, ensuring a seamless experience for everyone involved.

To succeed, you'll need strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills, along with a solid understanding of sports sponsorship and brand activation. Being highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced, event-driven environment is a must.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the world's leading brands in golf. The role may involve international travel and extended hours during key events.

What You'll Do

• Manage sponsor accounts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and contractual commitments.
• Foster strong relationships with sponsors, agencies, and internal teams through proactive communication.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with key sponsor contacts, managing expectations and identifying opportunities to enhance partnerships.
• Plan, project manage and deliver onsite activations for multiple tournament partners
• Prioritise tasks effectively to ensure deadlines are met and projects stay on track.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports, presentations, and communications to update stakeholders and demonstrate partnership value.

What We're Looking For

• 3–5 years of experience in sponsorship or account management, ideally from a rights holder, agency or brand background.
• Preferably you will have experience within sports sponsorship, with a proven track record of managing multiple sponsorship activations and events
• Experience managing internal teams and external partners to deliver effective sponsorship programs.
• First-hand experience working on-site at events or within a sponsorship-led business.
• Familiarity with financial processes, invoicing, and reporting within a sponsorship or marketing function.
• A proactive approach with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement solutions.

The European Tour group promote diversity, equality, and inclusion. We ensure that we make employment decisions by matching our business needs with skills and experience of candidates, regardless of anything.

If you're ready to make a significant impact and work with some of the most prestigious brands in golf, we want to hear from you! Apply now and join our team.