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REF NO. 10EMC

Commercial Partnerships Executive

The closing date for applications is ongoing (we close ongoing adverts once sufficient applications are received)

£35,000 per annum plus commission

Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)

Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester or Nottingham with agile working. Additional travel required

recruitment@emc-dnl.co.uk

03333200333

Find out how to apply

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Overview

Why the post exists

Are you a natural relationship-builder with a talent for commercial growth? Can you confidently engage with business leaders to deliver on agreements? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment where collaboration and precision matter? If so, you could be our next team member.

As a Commercial Partnerships Executive, you will take ownership of key partner, sponsor, and high-value member relationships. You’ll ensure the successful delivery of commercial agreements, grow our strategic accounts, and provide outstanding customer service that drives satisfaction, engagement and renewal.

You are the centre of creating successful collaboration, working across departments to coordinate deliverables and demonstrate tangible impact for agreements. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Chamber’s ongoing success while supporting the growth of businesses across our region.

Overview

Key areas of responsibility

  • Manage a dedicated portfolio of strategic partners, patrons, and sponsors, ensuring delivery of agreements to the highest standard.
  • Act as a trusted contact, maintaining regular communication and nurturing relationships across a variety of sectors.
  • Identify upselling and renewal opportunities, presenting tailored commercial proposals to maximise value for both the Chamber and the client.
  • Lead on new business development with high-potential Chamber members, upgrading them into commercial partnerships.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (Marketing, Policy, Media, Membership and more) to coordinate and execute partnership deliverables.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of partner activity through media value, ROI and performance tracking, using data-driven insights to inform action.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records, supporting strategic planning and personalisation of service.
  • Create and manage Account Action Plans for every partner, driving retention and revenue growth.
  • Represent the Chamber with professionalism and commercial awareness, always championing our mission and member interests.

For more information please click here to view the job description and person specification.

Overview

Applicants will possess

  • Proven success in sales, customer success, relationship management and client retention.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • Commercially minded with confidence in upselling and negotiation.
  • Strategic thinker with experience in planning and executing account plans.
  • Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Confident user of CRM systems and data for insights and reporting.
  • Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable working independently.

Benefits

What you can expect in return

#1

25 days holiday plus bank holidays each year (pro rata for part time)

#2

8% employer contribution to pension scheme (non-contributory for employee)

#3

Wellbeing support including access to Westfield Health plan, Mental Health First Aiders, self help toolkits, discounts and more

#4

Your Birthday off plus an extra day of leave after 5 and 10 years' service

#5

Life assurance (death in service support scheme) for your beneficiaries

#6

Dress for the day policy and agile working practices (role dependent)

#7

Two CSR days to take per year (volunteering activity)

#8

Access to tax-free childcare and Bike2Work schemes

#9

Special leave for bereavement, compassionate leave & dependent related time off

#10

Learning and development opportunities

#11

Flexibility to take unpaid leave, paid study leave & special leave for territorial army

#12

Recognition and engagement schemes including our Our Stars

#13

Tax free 45p per business mile for cars (up to 10,000 miles per year)

#14

Employee social events

Company Overview

About us

East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire) is a well-respected and award winning membership, representation and business support organisation that aims to enhance businesses and communities in the three cities and three counties. With more than 4,100 members and working with 12,000 businesses each year, we have established a reputation as the voice of the region’s business community.

Our accreditations and awards

How to apply

Found a great role? It’s easy to work for us. Simply follow the three steps below. If you have any questions, please get in touch.

Apply for this role

Complete our equality, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) monitoring form here. You can learn about why we collect this information and how it is utilised in the form introduction.

Send your CV and a covering letter detailing why you believe that you will add value to the role and the Chamber to recruitment@emc-dnl.co.uk with the subject line as the vacancy reference, 10EMC.

Alternatively, post your application to: FAO HR department, East Midlands Chamber, Commerce House, Millennium Way, Dunston Road, Chesterfield, S41 8ND

Applications that do not include both a CV and covering letter will not be considered.

If you’re successful at this stage, you will be invited for an interview. If you’re unsuccessful, the Chamber’s HR team will let you know by email.

First, you’ll be invited to an in-person interview at one of the Chamber’s offices. If your interview goes well, you may invited to attend a second interview or offered the role. Some interviews might require you to compile some research or to prepare a presentation. At the end of the interview, the interviewer will confirm the timeline for next steps.

Interviews usually last around an hour with a mix of competency based interview questions, and in some cases, we might ask you to carry out some practical exercises.

Decisions will be made at each stage of the process, as we score applicants against the role criteria. If you’re successful, we will contact you to make an offer. This will be followed up in writing and a contract will be sent to you once a start date is confirmed. You will receive information on your induction and what you will do on your first day. If you have any questions, please just get in touch.

If you’re unsuccessful, we will either write to you or contact you by telephone, and if you’ve attended an interview we’re more than happy to provide feedback. You’re welcome to apply again for another role in the future.

Chamber Statement

East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) is an equal opportunities employer and Disability Confident Leader.

All suitably qualified people are encouraged to apply for vacancies regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Applicants require current eligibility to live and work in the UK, they must also disclose any unspent convictions or cautions and company director disqualifications in their covering letter. Please inform recruitment@emc-dnl.co.uk of any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. The business is dedicated to retaining talent and therefore it may decide to prioritise and support internal applicants. For information about how we process your data click here.