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Cardiff Rugby


Cardiff Rugby are one of four professional Welsh rugby teams. The team are based in Cardiff, the capital of Wales and compete in the United Rugby Championship and Heineken Champions Cup.

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Job Posted
4 Nov 2026
Status
Full Time
Permanent
Location
Wales
Closing date
16 Nov 2026

Cardiff Rugby is looking for a Business Development Executive to join its Commercial Department at Cardiff Arms Park.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Business Development, this role focuses on winning new business and growing revenue across Cardiff Rugby and the Cardiff Rugby Community Foundation, with an initial annual new business target of £200,000 across both organisations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research and approach prospective clients and partners, building and managing a qualified pipeline
  • Develop proposals, negotiate deals and grow existing relationships
  • Sell corporate partnerships, sponsorship, matchday and seasonal hospitality, advertising and bespoke packages
  • Identify corporate partners for the Community Foundation and work with the Foundation team on tailored proposals
  • Keep the CRM up to date and report on activity, conversion and forecasts
  • Represent the club with the local and regional business community and at events
  • Support the planning and delivery of matchdays and club events

About You

  • Previous B2B sales, business development or other revenue-generating experience
  • A proven record of winning new business and hitting targets
  • Strong communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills, with good commercial awareness
  • Able to manage a pipeline, work independently and prepare and present proposals confidently
  • Resilient, self-motivated and well organised
  • A full, clean UK driving licence
  • Desirable: around two or more years in commercial sales, a network in Cardiff or South Wales, CRM experience and an interest in rugby or professional sport

Key Details

  • Location: Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff
  • Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week plus matchdays and events), subject to a six-month probation period
  • Salary: £28,000 plus uncapped commission (OTE £43,000)
  • Applications: CV
  • Closing date: 16 November 2026

How to Apply

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Additional Info

Status
Full Time
Permanent
Job Type
Commercial
Hospitality & Catering
Sales & Sponsorship
Sport
Rugby Union
Salary information
£28,000 - £43,000
Pay Information
£28,000 plus uncapped commission (OTE £43,000)

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