Partnerships Sales Manager

About the Venue:

Co-op Live is redefining the industry, attracting world-class artists and renowned events while setting new standards in show programming, sound, fan experience, premium hospitality, and food and beverage. We don’t just host events; we create unforgettable live experiences for up to 23,500 fans every night, having proudly hosted the BRIT Awards, MOBO Awards, and the forthcoming NBA in-season game among a globally celebrated programme.

Powered by a leading team of professionals passionate about music and live entertainment, we are committed to delivering exceptional experiences before, during, and after every event - meeting and exceeding best-in-class standard for fans, artists, and partners, our local community and planet.

Collaboration is at the heart of all we do, with strong partnerships, including with our naming rights partner Co-op, helping us bring our shared vision to life. As the flagship UK venue for owners and operators Oak View Group (OVG), Co-op Live represents an exciting new era for live entertainment in Europe and beyond, standing proudly within a globally recognised portfolio of world-class venues.

Role Purpose:

We’re on the lookout for a driven and ambitious Partnerships Sales Manager to help supercharge our commercial partnerships.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get right to the heart of the action—generating new business, building relationships with leading brands and agencies, and shaping creative, high-impact partnership ideas. You’ll work closely with senior team members, contributing to revenue targets, growing a strong pipeline of opportunities and turning bold, innovative concepts into standout partnerships that bring the Co-op Live experience to life.

Responsibilities:

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will support the growth of partnership revenue by identifying and securing new commercial opportunities, contributing to overall team targets. You will be involved in the full sales process, from initial prospecting and relationship building through to developing proposals, pitching, negotiating and closing deals. Working collaboratively with internal teams, you will help create innovative, insight-led partnership concepts and ensure proposals are compelling, creative and aligned to brand objectives.

You will act as an ambassador for Co-op Live, representing the venue at meetings, industry events and partner activations, while building strong relationships with brands, agencies and key stakeholders. Alongside this, you’ll maintain accurate pipeline reporting and revenue forecasting, keep up to date with industry trends to identify new opportunities, and collaborate across the business to ensure partnerships are delivered seamlessly and enhance the overall venue experience.

What Co-op Live gives you

The chance to work alongside a passionate, high-performing team shaping the future of live entertainment

Real opportunities to grow, with ongoing development and regular check-ins to keep you moving forward

The support and tools you need to thrive and make an impact from day one

A genuine commitment to your wellbeing — because balance matters

A collaborative, on-site environment where we come together to deliver something extraordinary

Salary: £Competitive + Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employer pension scheme

Life Assurance

Eyecare vouchers

WeCare Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family

Company sick pay scheme

Enhanced family friendly benefits

Office fruit & snacks

Team social events

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

What you’ll bring:

Experience in partnerships, sponsorship, media or commercial sales

Strong communication skills with confidence in presenting ideas

A proactive, commercially minded approach with the ability to spot opportunities

Ability to manage multiple opportunities in a fast-paced environment

Great relationship-building skills and a collaborative mindset

High attention to detail with strong written and presentation skills

Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce, KORE)

Willingness to support events, including occasional evenings and weekends

Ready to apply?

If you’re a driven partnerships professional ready to make an impact at one of the UK’s most exciting new venues, we’d love to hear from you. Please note this advert may close early due to a high volume of applications, therefore please apply as soon.

Our Inclusion Commitments

Our venue is for the fans, the artists, everyone! Attracting a diverse workforce which reflects our local community is what will make our venue the best music venue in the UK!

We understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. We are committed to creating a great place to work amplifying voices from all different backgrounds. There is something for everyone at Co-op Live, come and get involved.

If you do require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to support your application, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need. We will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the required skills necessary to fulfil the role.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work:

We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.