REQ ID: 129602
JOB TITLE: Senior Partnership Sales Executive - Motorsport
SALARY: Competitive
POSTING START DATE: 18/08/2025
POSTING END DATE: 01/09/2025
LOCATION: LOCATION: Gaydon, Warwick & London, UK
In this role, you're part of the driving force behind JLR’s success. Helping steer operational excellence across our corporate teams, from governance to talent – you’ll be at the epicentre of the business. Your contributions will transform our iconic brands and shape the future of modern luxury. Become part of a global business and create exceptional.
Come and join JLR as a Senior Partnership Sales Executive – Motorsport!
Are you ready to take your career to the fast lane? Jaguar TCS Racing is on the hunt for a dynamic Senior Partnership Sales Executive to help shape the future of our commercial strategy in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. This is a rare opportunity to represent one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands on a global stage, driving meaningful partnerships that fuel innovation and performance.
You’ll be part of JLR’s Motorsport Commercial Partnerships team, where your expertise in securing high-value sponsorships and activating brand collaborations will be key. We’re looking for someone with a proven track record in sport or entertainment partnerships, a sharp commercial instinct, and a network that opens doors. If you thrive in high-performance environments and love the thrill of building something exceptional, we want to hear from you.
What To Expect
In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality outcomes and supporting the wider team through a range of responsibilities, including –
- Lead the development of new sponsorship opportunities for Jaguar TCS Racing, initiating conversations with prospective partners and identifying strategic alignment
- Create and maintain high-impact business development materials and presentations, while managing a structured pipeline of commercial prospects
- Deliver engaging presentations for senior leadership and executive board meetings, ensuring clarity, relevance, and strategic insight
- Plan and execute partner events and hospitality experiences both at and away from race environments, in collaboration with the JLR Motorsport Events team
- Collaborate with the strategy and consultancy team to produce industry insights, compelling proposals, and accurate valuations of partnership rights
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the commercial partnerships model and go-to-market strategy, supporting long-term growth
- Support contract negotiations and documentation, working closely with internal teams including Legal, Finance, Compliance, and Brand to ensure seamless execution
What You’ll Need
The ideal candidate will have a strong mix of experience, recognised training, and capabilities such as –
- Proven success in sports partnership strategy and business development, ideally within a rights holder or agency environment
- Strong experience in managing and reporting high-volume sales outreach, with a structured and results-oriented approach
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a meticulous attention to detail
- Confident stakeholder manager, able to build and maintain effective relationships across internal teams and external partners
- Skilled in planning and delivering prospective partner events, supported by solid administrative and organisational capabilities
- Proficient in producing persuasive, well-researched commercial proposals, with a sound understanding of the sports sponsorship landscape and market trends
- Highly organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines under pressure
- Must hold a valid UK driving licence, with the flexibility to travel as required
Benefits
This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits –
- Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
- A 52-week maternity leave policy and a 4-week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
- A competitive pension
- A JLR company performance-related bonus
- An employee learning scheme providing funding for education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
- Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
- Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
- Flexible working
Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.
We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.
Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.
JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.
