Sponsorship Research and Insights Executive

Two Circles is a global sports marketing agency that uses data to drive commercial growth for over 300 of the world’s leading sports properties including the Arsenal FC, UEFA, the ECB, NZ All Blacks. Our Rights Management team focuses on sponsorship sales, building compelling, data-driven brand partnership propositions and taking them to market, seeking to deliver greater value and impact for partners whilst driving commercial growth for clients. These partnerships could include the likes of front of shirt sponsors, venue naming rights, and kit manufacturers.

This role in the Research and Insights arm of our Rights Management team to help service the sponsorship requirements of top tier sports teams and rights holders.

The role has a range of duties which include, but are not limited to, undertaking primary and secondary research into brands, identifying new trends and sponsorship opportunities through industry and company analysis, finding synergies between prospect brands and our clients (sports rights holders) for potential sales opportunities, and formulating an approach strategy for selected brands. Central to these responsibilities will be collaboration with all departments (sales, operations, and design) to develop sales materials, and maximise efficiencies and output.

We have a team of just over 650 Two Circlers working from eight offices across the world (London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris and Bern and Melbourne, Kansas City, Miami) who work cross-region to service our expanding international client base. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a smart, dynamic and ambitious person interested in working for sport’s most exciting agency at our London (Holborn) office.

Role Profile: 

What we’re looking for

There’s no set profile for a Commercial Analyst, and we welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences – including those without a university degree. Ticking every box on this list is not a pre-requisite, but evidence of some will definitely help your application:

• Strong academics
• Experience of, or a keen interest in, the business of sport
• A commercial understanding of businesses
• Research oriented individual
• Passion for identifying trends and stories through research and data
• Some experience of Excel and basic financial modelling understanding
• Team player, with great written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starting attitude, adaptable, and a problem-solver
• Eagerness to join an entrepreneurial organisation where every working day is different
• Excellent time management, organisational skills, and attention to detail

Beneficial to have (but not required):

• Previous experience in a research and insights role within a sponsorship sales process

Benefits

We offer a benefits package to suit you and your lifestyle! Out of a core monthly budget, you can choose your own comprehensive benefit package 

• Renowned Team Days often throughout the year
• Summer Away Days
• 23 standard days of holiday (+ 1 Birthday, +2 for a ‘Big Life Event’ and +1 Admin Day), closure of office over Christmas (plus Bank Holidays)
• Discretionary Bonus based on company performance
• Performance Reviews every 6 months with discretionary salary increases
• 6 Month maternity and 3 month paternity/parental leave
• Private healthcare (Vitality) or Medicash scheme
• Mobile phone contribution
• Sport Challenge contribution
• Gym membership contribution
• 2x annual kit drops

Our recruitment process will be honest & thorough, and so will our roles. In return, we can offer honesty, integrity, and the chance to progress in the organisation as quickly as you develop within it. 

Two Circles is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

Last updated on Aug 20, 2024