Manchester Originals: Head of Commercial Growth

Manchester, Lancashire
Cricexec
Posted: 20 August 2025Link to Apply: About the job Help grow the commercial revenues of the Manchester Originals! It’s an exhilarating time to be part of cricket, with major investment transforming The Hundred into one of sport’s most dynamic and ambitious competitions. Backed by global franchises and record-breaking growth, the game is entering a new era of opportunity and excitement.The Manchester Originals, soon to become the Manchester Super Giants, are leading this evolution with bold ambition and international influence. The rebrand and investment mark the start of a powerful new chapter, connecting Manchester to the global cricket stage and accelerating the team’s growth.There really has never been a more exciting time to be part of Cricket.The impact you will make: We are looking for a proactive and motivated Head of Commercial Growth to deliver a commercial strategy that drives revenue for the Manchester Originals.You will play a pivotal role in driving the team’s commercial success, with responsibility for generating and growing revenue across all streams, securing new partnerships and expanding into wider growth areas including ticketing, premium experiences, and fan engagement.You’ll also help shape the team that can deliver long-term commercial success, growing both revenues and our connection with fans.Additionally, a key focus will be on unlocking new opportunities around Manchester Super Giants (MSG) and the wider RPSG Group, while aligning, where possible, with the commercial strategies of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Durban Super Giants (DSG), and Lancashire County Cricket Club (LCCC).Key responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and secure new partnerships. Through research, prospecting, negotiating and closing.
• Lead on the development and delivery of the strategy to grow all commercial revenue for the team.
• Build strong alignment with RPSG and LCCC commercial teams to maximise opportunities across the group.
• Develop and deliver strategies to maximise ticket and premium experience sales.
• Collaborate with digital team colleagues to deliver world-leading digital channels and experiences for fans and customers.
• Proactively manage and activate partnerships and ensure best in class partnership delivery.
• Work closely with each of RPSG and LCCC’s commercial teams and joint working groups to optimise existing independent commercial relationships of each of RPSG and LCCC.
• Eventually support the building of a team to further drive forward the commercial department of the team.

The skills and experience we are looking for:

• Proven commercial experience within the sports industry.
• Track record of securing significant partnership deals within sport. Ideally in another sports organisation or sports marketing agency.
• A track record of growing commercial revenue lines. With a focus on partnerships but also other key revenues such as ticketing and premium experiences.
• Ability and experience of managing, navigating and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
• Clear, confident communicator with strong presentation skills.
• Skilled negotiator with the ability to influence, build trust, and close deals.
• Highly driven and adaptable, with the resilience to overcome challenges and deliver.

How to Apply:The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of the Manchester Originals to appoint a Head of Commercial Growth.All direct applications and CVs will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.We ask that applicants complete our diversity monitoring form. You are not obliged to answer any of these questions but the more information you supply, the more effective our monitoring will be.All information supplied is anonymous and will not be viewed by recruiting managers. (Please copy and paste into your browser)Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide specific feedback on unsuccessful applications.