Location: Sligo
Reporting to: Chairman
Travel Requirements: Travel as required for business needs
Date: October 2025

About Sligo Rovers FC

Sligo Rovers Football Club is a community-based club with a rich history and tradition. Founded in 1928, it is the largest football club in the North-West of Ireland, boasting a loyal supporter base. With ambitious growth plans and recent government funding approval, the club is on track to open a state-of-the-art stadium in 2028.

Role Overview

The Commercial Manager will:

• Take ownership of the club’s commercial income and activities
• Manage relationships with all commercial partners and sponsors
• Grow commercial income and sponsorship year-on-year
• Coordinate sponsor-related activities, including meetings, match-day involvement, and marketing campaigns
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal pricing and service
• Support the management committee and club staff in administrative tasks
• Assist with match-day preparation and operational duties
• Undertake ad hoc projects as required

Key Contacts

• Management Committee
• General Manager
• Operations teams and office staff
• Club employees and volunteers

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare an annual plan including profit and loss forecasts for Management Committee approval
• Agree on annual, quarterly, and monthly targets with the Management Committee
• Manage existing sponsors to ensure ongoing support and additional sponsorship revenue
• Conduct business development activities to source new sponsorship opportunities
• Develop a sponsorship tiering model to maximise opportunities
• Secure new business and sponsorship contracts to grow commercial income
• Execute sponsor engagement plans, including quarterly meetings with key sponsors
• Manage supplier relationships and coordinate tasks with sponsors, suppliers, operations, and social media teams
• Oversee invoicing and follow-up on sponsorship and commercial income
• Track income and costs, providing variance explanations and reports
• Maintain a database of sponsors, partners, and suppliers
• Take responsibility for assigned match-day and operational tasks
• Perform people management duties including KPIs, performance reviews, and administrative support
• Conduct ad hoc analysis for profit improvement and negotiate with sponsors and suppliers

Qualifications & Competencies

Education:

• Bachelor’s honours degree in business or a related field preferred but not essential

Skills & Experience:

• Extensive business development track record
• Previous sales experience
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities
• Proven ability to win new business
• Motivated to exceed sales targets
• Disciplined in administrative tasks and time management
• Ability to work cross-functionally within the organisation and with volunteers
• Strong work ethic

Application

Interested candidates should send their CV to treasurer@sligorovers.com