York City FC Sets Sights on Ambitious Revenue Growth
York City Football Club isn’t sitting back after a season on the pitch. Instead, the club is throwing open its doors for a Business Development Officer—someone who will dig deep into the world of strategic partnerships, revenue expansion, and stakeholder relationships. It’s a signal that the team wants to play just as hard off the field as it does during the match.
This position isn’t just about selling tickets or placing ads in the stadium. They're on the hunt for someone sharp enough to spot new business openings, tap into emerging markets, and build a pipeline of solid leads. You’ll find yourself reaching out on LinkedIn, setting up calls with companies you never thought would care about football, and, yes, doing some classic cold calling.
But it’s not just hustle—there’s a brain game involved. You’ll be expected to comb through market research, recognize the difference between a passing trend and a full-blown industry shift, and keep tabs on what other sports clubs are doing. The club wants the officer to bring fresh ideas to the table—ideas solid enough to convince decision-makers, but also realistic enough to turn into signed contracts.
It’s a real mix of tasks. One day, you might draft up sleek proposals for brands considering sponsorship. The next, you could be sitting across the table from investors, breaking down the financials and finding places to cut costs without cutting corners. There’s a big emphasis on teamwork, so working closely with marketing, sales, and operations is the norm. The right candidate will help unify efforts so that everyone’s rowing in the same direction.
What the Club Wants in the Ideal Candidate
This isn’t an entry-level gig. You need a proven history in sales or Business Development Officer roles—someone who can win trust quickly and keep up the conversation even after the handshake. Communication skills are a must, and you should feel just as comfortable presenting to a boardroom full of investors as you are chatting with junior sales staff. Analytical skills are high on the wish list, too, since the club expects the officer to pour over spreadsheets and extract the insights that drive bigger profits and smarter decisions.
Tech skills matter. York City FC wants someone who lives and breathes CRM tools, navigates market research platforms with ease, and makes decisions based on numbers—not gut feelings. Expect to spend time training the sales team, going over monthly performance reports, and finding ways to boost efficiency at every turn.
Coffee-fueled mornings at networking meetups, afternoons filled with sales pitches, and evenings spent analyzing financial data—it’s a full-throttle, all-in kind of job. But there’s also an underlying theme that runs through every responsibility: build solid relationships. That means getting to know clients personally, understanding what partners really want, and setting up collaborations that last far beyond a single season.
Football fans know the value of long-term loyalty. York City Football Club is looking for a Business Development Officer who can turn that same spirit into partnerships and deals that’ll support the club’s ambitions for years to come.
