Consultant

Based in either London or Altrincham, Cheshire

Who We Are...

SPORTFIVE 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.

Whether 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 heart we do.

Having 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.

YOUR NEW TEAM…

Our Global Advisory Team delivers data-driven insights and strategic recommendations for clients across the sports industry. Drawing on our expertise, experience, knowledge, data and robust market and media research, we support sports organisations to build and optimise their commercial models, structures and strategies in line with their target audiences and wider business objectives.

This 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.

Your Key Responsibilities…

• Take ownership of defined workstreams within consultancy projects, supporting areas such as sponsorship strategy, valuation, commercial modelling and go-to-market planning.
• Develop clear, compelling presentations and data-led recommendations for clients, using market insight, media research and commercial analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Conduct market, competitor and audience analysis across the sports and sponsorship landscape.
• Research, structure and consolidate relevant information from a range of sources, turning data and insight into practical outputs for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support proposal processes and pitches by developing well-researched content, commercial narratives and high-quality materials that help bring our consultancy offering to life.

What You’ll Bring…

• Relevant qualification in business, sports management, or marketing
• Initial relevant experience in consulting, analytics, sponsorship or media
• Strong analytical thinking and a solid understanding of numbers
• Ability to transfer insights and data into business related recommendations
• Good understanding of the sports ecosystem
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with BI tools is a plus
• Interest in commercial dynamics within the sports and media industry

Don’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...

As well as the opportunity to join an organisation that invests in and rewards its staff, provides an enjoyable working environment, and offers genuine responsibility and scope to shape a role and add real value, you’ll also get...

• 25 days annual leave + an additional gifted day over the Christmas period
• Full Vitality health cover including dental, optical and mental health support
• Enhanced family leave entitlements
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid, flexible working model
• A day off for moving house or getting married
• Regular social events such as summer and Christmas parties
• Life assurance at x4 annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS...

You can apply for this position directly on our careers page.

If 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.

If you are unsuccessful at the application stage, we’ll let you know by email.

We 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 Sign in to view email so we can support you.

SPORTFIVE 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.