Partnerships Intelligence Manager – Manchester City

Manchester City FC have job opportunity for a Partnerships Intelligence Manager to lead the delivery of consumer research, enhance partner relationships, and contribute to strategic decision-making. This is a unique opportunity to manage impactful projects, influence high-level outcomes, and mentor a direct report as you develop our Partnerships Impact Research function.

Duties

• Manage and develop a Partnerships Intelligence Executive, fostering growth and ensuring the team delivers outstanding results.
• Plan, analyse, and present consumer research that highlights the value of partnerships, showcasing ROI and driving decision-making.
• Take charge of long-term workstreams and deliver complex projects with minimal supervision, reporting directly to the Head of Partnerships Intelligence.
• Work closely with external research agencies and internal teams to deliver on the needs of our partnerships department.
• Represent the Partnerships Intelligence team in external pitches and presentations, effectively communicating insights to partners and prospects.
• Support broader internal projects that influence strategic planning and the future of the partnerships department.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and developing junior team members.
• Demonstrable ability to design, analyse, and present market research.
• Confidence in analysing large datasets and building persuasive commercial arguments.
• Excellent presentation skills, engaging senior stakeholders with insights and opinions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Solid understanding of the commercial football/sports/entertainment landscape.