Sponsorship Valuation Consultant

About Us – Fan Focused. Results Driven

At Gemba, we work at the intersection of sport, entertainment and culture, bringing strategy, data and analytics, insights and communications together to deliver results that matter.

Our name comes from the Japanese term gemba, meaning “the real place”, which reflects our commitment to uncovering the truth at the heart of fan behaviour. Since 2006, we’ve built our reputation by understanding audiences deeply, helping our clients cut through the noise of an increasingly complex and competitive landscape.

We are proud to partner with major brands, rights holders and organisations to shape the future of sport and entertainment, whether driving commercial growth, increasing participation or creating meaningful engagement.

If you are passionate about fans, culture and creating impact, you’ll find your place at Gemba.

About the role

Are you interested in working in the Sport & Entertainment industry and looking for an opportunity that will see you working alongside many of the world's leading global sports properties?

Do you have an analytical skillset that you'd like to apply to valuing the biggest sponsorships in global sport?

Are you hungry to learn and develop your skills in a fast-paced environment?

If so, this may be the role for you!

You will be playing a key role in the delivery of Gemba’s Sponsorship Valuation service offering globally, working directly for Gemba’s Head of Valuation alongside a team of Analysts and Consultants. Day to day life will typically involve producing valuation models and written reports on the fair market price of sponsorship deals and onboarding our client onto Turnstile’s sponsorship valuation software platforms.

Responsibilities:

Sponsorship Valuation

• Reviewing, analysing and reporting on sponsorship contracts and the various rights within such agreements;
• Delivering efficient, accurate and meaningful analysis of client and proprietary data to draw out key insights;
• Preparing “client ready” documents with compelling storylines and insightful pages;
• Owning the end-to-end delivery of client projects, managing the work independently whilst clearly communicating progress, risk and issues to ensure delivery is in line with client requirements
• Building strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders;
• Working in a constructive and collaborative way with clients from first contact (from scoping of work) until project delivery and beyond project closure;
• Product Development & Intellectual Capital
• Support the development of Turnstile Intellectual Capital by helping identify and prioritise areas for improvement and working with the team to document the methodology
• Take ownership for the delivery of internal initiatives, managing the deliver of these alongside the delivery of client work
• Support with the design and testing of new software features as required

About you

Experience

• 3-4+ years’ consulting industry experience
• Proven track record in stakeholder management, delivering high-quality, client-ready reports and presenting insights with confidence and clarity
• Whilst it would be advantageous, we're not expecting you to have existing Sport & Entertainment industry experience. You will however need to have a keen interest in the Sport & Entertainment industry and a desire to learn quickly and develop your skills.

More specifically you will be:

• A dynamic, proactive self-starter
• Disciplined in learning and following processes and techniques
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Quantitative and financial analysis skills
• Well-developed teamwork & influencing skills, with demonstrated empathy and integrity
• A strategic mindset that enjoys problem solving

How to apply for this job?

If you’re ready, click the Apply button and submit your CV, portfolio and cover letter. Address cover letters to Anita Opoku – People Manager.

Note: All candidates require working rights in the UK to perform the role, and are required to work our London based office 4 days per week, with 1 day per week remote working.

Gemba is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other protected characteristics or similar.

Recruitment Agencies, we appreciate the interest, but we’ve got this one covered. Thanks!