JOB TITLE: Commercial Manager
APPT TERMS: Voluntary (Commission for major income streams sourced)
REPORTING TO: NLFC Board of Directors
DATE: May 2023

JOB DESCRIPTION -
Create and implement a commercial strategy to establish new marketing and commercial revenues whilst maintaining existing links in order to increase financial streams to allow the Club to grow in line with the intent of the Board of Directors.

Post Holder’s tasks and responsibilities:
• Create and implement a commercial strategy in line with the Board of Directors’ Club development plan.
• Maintain and develop the existing marketing opportunities, whilst aiming to form long term affiliations in order to achieve a sustainable base to operate from, to include: -

- Player / Coaching Staff / Match-ball / Stand and stadium sponsorship.
- Advertising opportunities via ground-boards / programmes / website / social media etc.
- Merchandising streams in-line with existing products and future projects.

• Establish better links with business relationships both local and national.
• Increase the Club’s involvement in the community.
• Create a monthly Commercial progress report for the monthly board meeting.
• Create an annual Commercial progress report for delivery to the Annual General Meeting.
• Personally manage Commercial relationships in line with the Club’s obligations to specific brands and companies.
• Liaise with the clubs’ Board prior to agreeing any financial streams from new and existing Commercial and Marketing agreements.
• Keep the Board of Directors aware of progress on a regular basis.

TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE -
The role of Commercial Manager at North Leigh Football Club is a voluntary post however for major sponsorship and marketing streams successfully negotiated, a payment in the form of commission is likely to be available. No match-day commitment is required however there are opportunities to join the match-day volunteer team if interested.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE -
Essential
• Commercial / Marketing experience (may suit graduate / student looking to increase profile)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literate

If you are interested, or wish to find out more, then please drop an email to Dave Bartlett at developmentdirector@northleighfc.co.uk.