Branding & Installation Manager

About: 

The Rolex SailGP Championship is the most exciting racing on water, where anything can happen in short, adrenaline-fueled battles between national teams at iconic stadium destinations worldwide. Top athletes fly in identical high-tech F50 catamarans faster than the wind, at speeds in excess of 100km/h (60mph). Founded in 2018, SailGP is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports and entertainment properties, now in its sixth season.

SailGP also races for a better future, championing a world powered by nature. Underpinning the organization’s purpose-driven agenda is a diversification of the league, with the goal of immediately progressing gender equity and inclusivity.

SailGP is a global organisation with defined values that shape the culture of its team – Deliver Quality and Consistency; Evolve with Focus; Make it Count; Stand Together and Strike a Balance.

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Branding Manager to join our dynamic team. This role involves managing all aspects of venue branding across multiple sites, ensuring consistent brand presentation throughout all SailGP events. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in venue branding and leading installation teams.

The Branding Manager will be responsible for all aspects of creation, planning, procurement and delivery of the branding plans for all venues at SailGP Events.

Please note: This is a contractor position, initially for Season 2026 with the potential this could be made permanent. 

Key Responsibilities

Event Branding Management & Delivery:

• Lead the creation and implementation of venue branding plans and installation schedules.
• Manage the delivery of all contractual branding obligations at events.
• Lead and manage the global branding installer team on site at each SailGP event.
• Manage outsourced installations end-to-end.
• Ensure timely delivery of print-ready artwork by collaborating closely with the Creative Team.
• Investigate, engage, and work closely with local branding suppliers.
• Maintain and manage the global branding inventory.

Procurement & Sourcing:

• Lead the entire branding procurement process, including:
  • Sourcing and managing local branding suppliers.
  • Sharing comprehensive requirements lists and artwork specifications.
  • Obtaining and comparing quotations and costs.
  • Managing procurement spreadsheets.
  • Reviewing sustainable product offerings and documenting decisions and tracking options.
  • Managing the delivery of partnership contractual branding.

Departmental & Cross-Functional Support:

• Assist in the management of departmental processes, such as RFPs (Request for Proposal) and cross-departmental workflows.
• Collaborate with other SailGP departments across the organisation to collate and implement branding requirements.

Skills & Knowledge (Desired):

• Hands-on experience with various branding media and strong technical knowledge of methods and materials is highly desired.

Key Expectations:

• Advocates SailGP Values and contributes to a positive culture
• Inclusive manager, welcoming different perspectives and empowering others through direct management, project or operational teams
• Operate with a financially responsible mindset
• Consider how each team action contributes to our Better Sport strategy
• Proposes innovative strategies and solutions to complex challenges, articulating them succinctly and persuasively
• Recognises the importance of emotional intelligence in people interactions and fostering positive working environments, exercising this in their day to day
• Provides guidance and opportunities to support the growth of those at Level 1 and 2
• Receptive to feedback utilising this to develop themselves and SailGP

About You:

• Solid experience in sports and event branding or similar field
• Excellent performer under pressure
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines
• Strong budgeting and financial management skills
• Experience managing partner relationships
• Strong on-site team leadership experience

Location:

SailGP HQ in London, United Kingdom. Hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days per week in the London Office.

SailGP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.