Head of Advisory
Job Description
Based ineither London orAltrincham, Cheshire
WHO WE ARE...\nSPORTFIVE is a global agency working across sponsorships, advertising, talent, activation and hospitality within sports. Globally, we have over 1,200 employees who strategically and creatively connect brands, rights-holders, media platforms and fans across Football, F1, NFL, NBA, Golf, Esports, Olympics, and more.
\nWhether it’s supporting Premier League football clubs to secure their next front-of-shirt sponsor, curating deals for brands to showcase their advertising during games televised to millions across the world, or representing the best talent in our industry, connecting sports organisations to incredible brands and partners is at the heart of what we do.
\nHaving been voted the No.1 most attractive sports marketing agency to work for three consecutive years, as well as featuring in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work, we’re incredibly proud of our culture and the people that help to nurture it. If you want to help shape the future of the sports industry, then we want to hear from you.
\nOur Global Advisory Team delivers data-driven insights and strategic recommendations for clients across the sports industry, working at the intersection of strategy, analytics and creativity. Drawing on our expertise, experience, knowledge, consumer insights, media research and market intelligence, we help brands and rights-holders make smarter decisions, build and optimise their commercial models, and translate data into actionable recommendations that create long-term value.
\nThis role will form part of a brand-new global team being brought into the business to strengthen our consultancy offering. The team will help rights-holders, brands and partners better understand the commercial opportunities in this rapidly growing space, from sponsorship strategy and inventory optimisation through to pricing, go-to-market planning and partnership performance measurement.
\nLead and grow SPORTFIVE’s Global Advisory business globally, driving strategic development and commercial performance across markets
\nBuild, inspire and develop international consulting teams, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and innovation
\nShape SPORTFIVE’s consulting proposition and drive the development of new products and services across sponsorship strategy, valuation, measurement and commercialization
\nPartner with country leadership, commercial teams and functional experts across SPORTFIVE to align business priorities, build advisory capabilities and drive collaboration across international markets.
\nIdentify and convert new business opportunities, leveraging your network and working closely with commercial teams across the organization
\nAct as a trusted advisor to C-level executives across brands, rights holders and governing bodies, leading high-profile consulting engagements worldwide
\nRepresent SPORTFIVE externally and establish thought leadership through key client relationships, industry events and publications
\nEnsure best-in-class quality across consulting projects and foster collaboration across Global Advisory, Brand Consulting, Creative, Commercial and international market teams.
\n10-15+ years of experience in consulting, market intelligence, sponsorship strategy or commercial advisory, with significant leadership responsibility
\nEstablished reputation and strong network within the global sports industry, with experience advising senior stakeholders across brands, rights holders, media organisations or governing bodies
\nProven track record of building, leading and scaling teams, products or consulting businesses
\nEntrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial acumen and experience driving business development and thought leadership
\nOutstanding strategic thinking, storytelling and communication skills, with confidence interacting with C-level decision-makers
\nDeep understanding of sponsorship, media, fan insights and the commercial sports ecosystem
\nProven ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across international, cross-functional organisations, building strong partnerships across markets and business units
\nExcellent communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus
\nPassion for sports and the ambition to shape the future of advisory services in the industry
\nDon’t fit all the criteria? Don’t worry! Our job adverts give you a flavour of what you can expect in the role, but you don’t have to tick every box. We put a lot of focus on the importance of developing our people, so if you think you’d be a great fit for us then hit apply.
WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM US...\n25 days annual leave + an additional gifted day over the Christmas period
\nFull Vitality health cover including dental, optical and mental health support
\nEnhanced family leave entitlements
\nSalary sacrifice pension scheme
\nElectric car scheme
\nCycle to work scheme
\nHybrid, flexible working model
\nA day off for moving house or getting married
\nRegular social events such as summer and Christmas parties
\nLife assurance at x4 annual salary
\nEmployee Assistance Programme
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS...\nYou can apply for this position directly on our careers page.
\nIf your CV and cover letter match what we’re looking for, we’ll be in touch to invite you to the next stage. Depending on the role, the first interview may take place via Microsoft Teams or through our video interview platform.
\nIf you are unsuccessful at the application stage, we’ll let you know by email.
\nWe want every candidate to have the chance to perform at their best. If you would benefit from any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let your HR contact know, or reach out confidentially at [email protected] so we can support you.
\nSPORTFIVE are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe that different perspectives and experiences are the key to success. Our goal is to create an authentic and attractive work environment where everyone feels valued, with a sense of belonging, and encouraged to shape the future of the sports industry.
\n