Surrey CCC: Partnerships Sales Executive (Deadline – Oct 15)

Who Are We

Surrey County Cricket Club is committed to making sure cricket is a game for everyone. We believe that cricket should be based on the concepts of fair play, teamwork, and meritocracy and we know that there is work to do to make cricket truly accessible. We are looking for people to join us on the journey of handing cricket over to future generations as the most inclusive and diverse sport in the world.

The Position

Surrey County Cricket Club is one of the most historic and prestigious cricket clubs in the world. Based at the iconic Kia Oval, we are a modern, ambitious organisation with a clear vision: to grow the game, inspire communities, and deliver exceptional match-day experiences.

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Partnerships Sales Executive to join our growing team. This role sits within the Partnerships team and will focus on identifying, pitching, and securing new commercial partners — for SCCC and new Hundred franchise team— while contributing to the wider club's partnership goals.

Requirements

What you'll do

• Identify and research prospective partners to generate new leads aligned with the club's brand values and audience
• Create and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals, working closely with the Design, Marketing, and Data teams
• Manage and build a robust sales pipeline through platforms such as SponsorUnited and Salesforce, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting
• Foster strong internal relationships across departments — including Marketing, Player Management, Communications, and CRM — to understand and develop partnership rights and opportunities
• Support the Partnerships Managers, when required, with the delivery of contracted partner rights — including matchday activations, partner events and partner ticket allocations.
• Assist in administrative duties such as invoicing, internal payments, and tracking of partner deliverables
• Stay abreast of industry trends, sharing best practice and competitor insights with the wider commercial team
• Represent Surrey CCC and The Kia Oval at networking events, industry forums, and matchdays to build relationships and promote the club's commercial offering
• Undertake additional duties as required, contributing to the overall success of the Commercial department

The Person

The successful candidate will have the following experience / skills / qualities:

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience in B2B sales or partnership development
• Highly organised with excellent time management and attention to detail
• Self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Clear and effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, event-led environment
• Motivated, passionate, and committed to personal and professional growth
• Willingness to work during matchdays, including occasional evenings and weekends

Desirable:

• Previous experience in an account management, sales or a sports-based role.
• Understanding of the UK sports sponsorship landscape, particularly in cricket or team-based sports.

Benefits

Up to £32,000 dependent on experience

5% Club Bonus Scheme

Parternships Commission

23 days holiday increasing to 28 days based on length of service

Non-Contributory Pension scheme / Private Health Care

Membership for domestic games, Tickets for International Games and loads more

Benefits

To Apply

Please apply via Workable with a CV and cover letter outlining why you are suitable for this role.

Closing date for applications is 15 October 2025.

We want to make all opportunities at Surrey County Cricket Club accessible to anyone who wants to apply. If submitting a written application is not the best way to tell us about your skills and experience, please let us know and we will discuss it with you.

At Surrey County Cricket Club, we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds within all workforces. Our workforce is no different and we strongly encourage applications from members of minority groups and all sections of the community.

If you think you might have these skills but are not 100% sure, please do still apply and let us decide. We know that people often rule themselves out of interesting opportunities assuming that others will be more successful but please don't be that person. We want to hear from the widest cross-section of the community.

Surrey County Cricket Club is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and adults at risk that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a process of vetting, including the disclosure of criminal records if required and the seeking of references. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our organisation.