Main Purpose Of The Role
Reporting to the club Chairman, the role of the Commercial Manager will be to: Serve as a leader for all SMRC (Scottish Motor Racing Club) commercial activities and the first point of contact for other clubs, commercial organisations, partners and official bodies. Develop and implement a three-year plan which aims to: Deliver enhanced value and service for existing club members as well as attracting new members. Increase race weekend participation whilst developing existing and new revenue streams and sponsor relationships for the club. Deal with SMRC stakeholders and promote the club in all aspects and areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that his/her position has become self-sustaining – through the development of new and existing revenue streams - by 2022.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, lead and manage initiatives to grow and sustain event participation and the clubs overall membership. Develop, lead and manage initiatives to grow and sustain the clubs volunteer workforce. Develop new business opportunities, while maximising value and opportunity from existing revenue streams, to increase overall revenue. Reinforce existing commercial relationships and develop new relationships. Raise the profile of the club and circuit based motorsport in Scotland. Oversee club marketing activities and initiatives. Liaise with the SMRC website manager, and provide content for news items and commercial opportunities. Review effectiveness of web based activities and provide input to increase its effectiveness. Provide commercial input into the Club’s annual dinner and awards ceremony, and investigate funding and commercial opportunities with this gala event. Develop, manage and implement annual operating plans and monitor their success Attend monthly evening committee meetings and maintain regular communications with the club officers and board of directors. Attend SMRC organised race meetings and competitor /members briefing meetings as necessary. Liaise with the Motor Sports Association, Scottish Motor Sports and other relevant sport organisations (e.g. SACC, Sport Scotland etc) to promote and report on SMRC activities, whilst seeking out business and funding opportunities for motorsport projects. This role is primarily 5 days per week, with some UK travel and weekend attendance at motorsport events required.