Head of Partnership Management & Events, Majesticks GC team

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Location: Oxfordshire , UK

Reporting To: Team Principal

Contract Term: Full time, permanent

ABOUT LIV GOLF

The LIV Golf League is the world's only global golf league featuring 13 teams, a 14-tournament schedule, and many of the world's best golfers. Launched in 2022, the League was designed to expand the sport on a global level and create new value within the golfing ecosystem while enhancing the game's societal impact. A landmark investment by LIV Golf also launched The International Series, a set of 10 enhanced events sanctioned by the Asian Tour, with elevated prize funds in world-class destinations, offering a pathway for leading professional and amateur golfers from around the world into the LIV Golf League. Hall of Fame golfer and renowned businessman, Greg Norman, is the League's first and founding CEO and Commissioner. Only three years into operations and with tournaments across North and Latin Americas, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Europe, LIV Golf remains committed to developing the sport at every level and exposing more people to the positive virtues of the game through its unique blend of intense competition and entertainment.

LIV Golf is owned and operated by LIV Golf Investments whose vision and mission are centered around making holistic and sustainable investments to enhance the global golf ecosystem and unlock the sport's untapped worldwide potential.

HISTORY

LIV Golf launched in 2022 as an eight-event Invitational Series with tournaments across the U.S., Europe and Asia. 2023 saw the first official season of the LIV Golf League, establishing the sport's first professional golf teams captained by many of the game's most decorated superstars competing in 14 events around the world.

The format respects golf's history and traditions with updates for modern-day sports fans; three days, 54 holes, no cut, shotgun start, and simultaneous team and individual competitions, offering a faster tournament that drives engaging storylines and offers an immersive fan experience. The League's award-winning events, each wholly owned and operated by LIV Golf and broadcast to over 500 million homes worldwide, showcase world-class competition within a family-friendly environment. Music entertainment, live concerts and a festival-style atmosphere play a signature role with LIV Golf, a two-time winner of the World's Best Golf Event from the World Golf Awards and a Sports Business Awards Finalist for Sports Event of the Year.

LIV Golf continues to expand its reach by bringing the League to new and returning markets featuring some of the most iconic venues in the world. It has also introduced free agency to professional golf, integrating end-of-season player promotion and relegation, team trades and offseason roster movement that drive year-round fan engagement embraced by many of the world's most popular sports.

Away from the entertainment on the course, LIV Golf is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of the communities it visits through its ground-breaking social impact and sustainability strategy, 'Potential, Unleashed.' Named a 2024 Most Impactful award winner by Front Office Sports for utilizing its platform to make a positive impact off the course, the League is committed to giving back and improving the world through golf.

About Us

At Majesticks GC, 'our mission is 'to be a winning team and thriving community making the difference on and off the course'. We are passionate about harnessing the power of golf to inspire individuals, build character, and create lasting connections. Our team consists of talented golfers who embody our values of being pioneering, shoulder to shoulder, distinctive and bigger than us.

Beyond our competitive spirit, we are deeply involved in giving back to the community. Our Little Sticks program aims to 'unleash the potential of young people through golf' and for the first time ever is taking golf to the national curriculum in the UK starting in 2025..

Join us as we strive for greatness, break barriers, and shape the future of golf. Together, we can unlock your true potential and create unforgettable experiences on and off the course.

Role Objective

We are looking for a core member of the Majesticks GC team, a sports franchise within the LIV Golf League. The candidate will be fully integrated into all facets of the business with a particular focus on Sponsorship & Partnership Management as well Event Project Management. Reporting into the Team Principal of Majesticks GC, this exciting role will encompass working with the leadership team internally whilst managing relationships with key external stakeholders. These include existing & prospective commercial partners, LIV Golf executives and tournament operation teams across some of the biggest events in golf.

Responsibilities

Alongside demonstrable internal and external communications experience at a strategic level, the ideal candidate will have overseen a period of growth within their current or previous role and possess strong creative skills. You will have excellent stakeholder management skills and be able to work with people around the world. Key responsibilities include:

• Implementation of corporate partnership strategies
• Conduct activation and planning meetings with clients as well as leading regular calls (including creating agendas and providing recap notes)
• Assist with the development, implementation and execution of sponsor rights and benefits including activations at events
• Maximize value of current assets; including but not limited to activation and branding work with the leadership team in the organization to showcase ROI and ensure we are meeting partnership objectives
• Implement, activate, and track all assigned partner assets to ensure all contractual obligations are being fulfilled
• Provide strategic oversight of contractual assets including ticket allocations, player appearances, on-site experiences, content creation etc.

• Ownership of Majesticks GC hosting program including but not limited to
  • Majesticks GC bespoke hospitality at LIV UK (Tee Party)
  • Tournament hosting for current partners and prospects
  • By Invitation Only events for current partners and prospects
• Liaise with LIV Golf League stakeholders to manage hospitality build, guest experiences and fan village activations
• Work closely with various internal departments to ensure specific outcomes are met through tournament activations
• Fiscally responsible for the day-to-day management of program budgets and ensuring that sponsor and event promotions are within budget
• Oversee creative approval of all partner assets, ensuring submissions are brand compliant and in-line with contractual guidelines
• Create monthly, mid-season, and end-of-season sponsorship updates for clients
• Analyse and track partnership performances across TV, Radio, Social, Web, Email, and Signage
• Create annual stakeholder satisfaction report
• Connect with the appropriate departments to coordinate ticketing, credentials, hotel needs, gifting, travel, and ground transportation to ensure it is executed at the highest level & track via spreadsheets with immediacy
• Keeping salesforce CRM system up to date
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience working in sports partnership management
• Experience managing global partnerships and the planning and execution of activation programs
• Creative strategist with the ability to provide solutions that address client needs
• Strong background in strategic brand and partnership management
• Strong understanding of sports and entertainment sponsorships; including promotions, events, media and contracts
• High-level of commitment to a quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to multi-task and creatively solve day-to-day challenges
• Excellent business writing and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of marketplace on a global level
• Superior organization, project management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to travel and to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holiday
• Knowledge of Professional Golf (preferred)
• Previous experience working with professional athletes (preferred)

Rewards and Franchise Information

Majesticks GC is a recently established sports franchise within the LIV Golf League. An exciting opportunity to be one of the founding members of staff and help shape the future direction of this team. This role will be based at the newly established Majesticks GC HQ in a fantastic location close to the Northamptonshire Oxfordshire border. We are proud to offer market leading rewards and benefits as part of one of the most innovative and dynamic new sports in leagues in the world.

LIV Golf Investments is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations where we operate. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeships. LIV Golf Investments makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.