Job Description
Business Engagement Manager (12 month FTC)
Up to £38,000
Hybrid, West Midlands
09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday
Macildowie are working with this client based in the West Midlands to recruit a Business Engagement Manager in the Sport industry.
Role overview:
In this role you will act as a regional relationship manager supporting leisure operators (primarily swimming pools) by delivering guidance and services across learn‑to‑swim programmes, workforce solutions, new facilities and refurbishments. You will be the first point of contact for partners, build and maintain strategic stakeholder relationships, drive partner conversions and promote a suite of paid‑for solutions. There is a soft sales / KPI dimension with reporting on leads, meetings and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and grow relationships with leisure partners, understanding their needs and offering tailored solutions
- Promote and deliver consultative services that meet sector needs
- Work with operators to develop swimming environments that are inclusive and accessible
- Support partners with learn-to-swim expansion and teacher workforce initiatives
- Represent the organisation in strategic discussions and sector events
- Monitor performance against KPIs and report weekly on activity
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project success
- Act as a brand ambassador, upholding the organisation's values and quality standards
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience within the leisure or aquatics sector - particularly in swimming operations, teaching or facility management
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage stakeholders at all levels
- A commercially aware and consultative mindset
- Experience in a KPI-driven environment, with excellent time management
- Self-motivation and initiative, alongside the ability to work well as part of a regional team
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