Why This Role Stands Out
This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive commercial growth within the luxury superyacht industry, developing strategic partnerships and building lasting client relationships. You'll thrive here if you have 2-5 years of experience in business development or luxury events, possess strong relationship-building skills, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment. Apply today to elevate your career in a prestigious global market.
Quick Overview
Job Description
We're looking for a driven and commercially minded Event Client Manager to join Superyachts.com.
Working directly with the Director, you'll support the commercial growth of Superyachts.com and 1970 – The Dominican Republic Superyacht Rendezvous, helping drive partnerships from initial enquiry through to signed contracts and long-term client relationships.
This is not a traditional sales role. Rather than cold calling, you'll focus on lead generation, partnership development, proposals, commercial agreements and relationship management, while representing the business at client meetings and international events.
We're looking for someone with 2–5 years' experience in business development, partnerships, sponsorship or luxury events who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building lasting relationships.
Partnerships & Business Development
- Identify and research new partnership and commercial opportunities.
- Support outreach activity and follow-up communications with prospective partners.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, sponsors and industry contacts.
- Track opportunities through the commercial pipeline and ensure timely follow-up.
- Maintain accurate CRM records and commercial documentation.
- Support wider business development initiatives across Superyachts.com.
Proposals & Commercial Agreements
- Prepare high-quality partnership proposals
- Draft contracts and commercial agreements for partners and clients.
- Support negotiations by preparing commercial materials and documentation.
- Ensure contracts and supporting documents are organised and up to date.
1970 – The Dominican Republic Superyacht Rendezvous
- Support the commercial delivery of 1970 through partnership management.
- Prepare partnership agreements
- Assist with partner onboarding and ongoing communications.
- Coordinate commercial deliverables to ensure partnership commitments are fulfilled.
- Attend planning meetings and support commercial activity leading up to the event.
Director Support
- Work closely with the Director on key commercial projects and priorities.
- Attend meetings, take notes and track follow-up actions.
- Assist with project coordination across multiple workstreams.
- Provide administrative and commercial support where required.
What We're Looking For
- Must be available to start immediately
- 2–5 years' experience in business development, partnerships, sponsorship, commercial operations or a similar role.
- Excellent written communication skills with experience preparing professional proposals and commercial documents.
- Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Confident building relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Proactive, resourceful and able to work independently.
- Willingness to travel internationally and represent the company at industry events.
- OTE - £50,000 - £60,000
- Hybrid working.
- International travel opportunities.
- Exposure to world-leading luxury brands and industry professionals.
- Hands-on experience across commercial growth, luxury events and business development.
- A unique opportunity to build your career within the luxury and superyacht industries.
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