National Account Manager – Major Sports Partnership

National Account Manager – Major Sports Partnership 📍 Hybrid / National Travel 💰 Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits A Unique Opportunity to Work at the Heart of UK Sport An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced National Account Manager to lead a high-profile commercial partnership with one of the UK’s most recognised sporting organisations. This role offers the chance to manage a strategically important national account, building strong relationships with senior stakeholders while driving commercial growth and delivering long-term value. If you enjoy working in fast-paced environments, managing complex partnerships, and contributing to the commercial success of sport, this role offers a rare opportunity to combine business leadership with a passion for sport. The Role As National Account Manager, you will take full ownership of a flagship account, ensuring the partnership continues to grow and deliver strong commercial outcomes. Key responsibilities include: * Managing and developing a major national sporting partnership * Acting as the primary commercial contact for senior stakeholders * Identifying new opportunities to expand and strengthen the partnership * Driving revenue growth and commercial performance * Negotiating contracts and supporting long-term strategic planning * Managing budgets, forecasts, and financial performance * Collaborating with internal teams across sales, procurement, operations, and leadership * Representing the organisation at national meetings, industry events, and stakeholder forums * Supporting and guiding internal teams to maximise account success About You We’re looking for a confident and commercially driven account leader who thrives in relationship-led environments. You will ideally have: * Experience as a National Account Manager, Strategic Account Manager, or Senior Account Manager * A proven track record of managing large or complex national accounts * Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills * Experience negotiating contracts and delivering commercial growth * Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills * A strategic mindset with the ability to identify new opportunities * The flexibility to travel nationally as required A passion for sport or experience working within sports-related environments would be highly beneficial. What’s on Offer * Opportunity to manage a high-profile sporting partnership * A strategic national role with real impact * Competitive salary and performance-related incentives * Hybrid working model * National exposure and stakeholder engagement at senior levels If you're ready to take ownership of a major sporting partnership and play a key role in its commercial success, we’d love to hear from you