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Sponsorship executive

United Kingdom, Bolton · Job Posted March 19, 2026
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Job Description

We’re on the lookout for a Sponsorship Executive who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and make our partnerships shine from day one. From the iconic AO Arena and AO Manchester Thunder to Altrincham FC, our sponsorships put us front and centre in sport and entertainment- and we’re nowhere near finished yet.

Job Responsibility

  • Build brilliant day to day relationships with our sponsorship partners to keep everything running smoothly
  • Look after all allocation and administration of contractual rights with our sponsorships
  • Manage ticket and hospitality allocations, administration and distribution for both customers and internal stakeholders
  • Work with internal teams to help our sponsorships shine across campaigns, social, CRM, and events
  • Plan and deliver standout activations, from the first idea to the final wrap up
  • Lead support staff during events to ensure everything runs like clockwork
  • Keep AOers updated on events, tickets, and sponsorship activity
  • Be a true AO brand ambassador, championing our tone, values, and identity
  • Represent AO with confidence and professionalism on event days, even when things get busy

Requirements

  • Background/understanding in a sponsorship environment within sport or entertainment
  • Happy to travel across the UK and flexible to work some evenings/weekends
  • Understanding of delivering brilliant activations and events from start to finish
  • Proactive mindset always looking for smarter, better ways to do things
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • can influence and collaborate with people at all levels
  • confident communicator
  • Confident producing clear, regular reports for key stakeholders
  • Great at managing time and juggling multiple projects
  • Attention to detail is spot on
  • Good understanding of excel

Nice to have

  • Fresh out of university with a degree in Sports Management (or a similar subject)
  • Already have some hands‑on experience in partnerships, events, or brand activations

What we offer

  • Holidays
  • 25 days, plus bank holidays (increasing to 27 days after 2 years with us!)
  • Pension
  • Contribute 5% of your annual salary and we'll do the same
  • Be a VIP at the AO Arena
  • we have loads of opportunities to win free tickets and pre-sale access!
  • Health & wellbeing
  • discounted gym membership, an onsite spa and our Help @ Hand scheme giving you access to virtual GP’s, Mental Health support and much more
  • Discounts
  • exclusive discounts across our product range
  • Family leave
  • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave
  • Making a difference
  • 2 fully paid days a year to donate your time to any charity of your choice
  • On site perks
  • start your day with free on site parking, grabbing a complimentary breakfast and a coffee at our subsidised in house coffee shop!
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