Field Marketing Manager, Sponsorship & Experiential — United Kingdom

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Sports Sponsorship & Field Marketing to own the partnership between Temporal and Crystal Palace FC end-to-end. This role requires a unique blend of sports marketing, tech/SaaS field marketing, and creative brand storytelling experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the sponsorship activation strategy and integrated plan tied to clear goals (brand impact, community engagement, pipeline influence)
• Manage the day-to-day partnership with Crystal Palace as a primary relationship owner for Temporal
• Run regular operating cadences (planning meetings, weekly check-ins in-season, pre/post-event reviews)
• Own the shared activation roadmap, timelines, and approvals process across both organisations
• Coordinate rights inventory planning and utilization to ensure we're maximizing the partnership
• Ensure deliverables are executed against contractual expectations and that both sides are clear on responsibilities, deadlines, and escalation paths
• Develop joint go-to-market style plans with Crystal Palace stakeholders where relevant
• Design and deliver standout experiential activations in partnership with Crystal Palace
• Lead field marketing + hospitality planning and execution with strong operational rigor
• Build and manage the seasonal activation calendar
• Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure activations are fully integrated
• Manage agency and vendor partners and ensure high-quality execution
• Track performance and report outcomes with a strong measurement approach

Requirements

• Experience in field and sponsorship marketing (sports preferred), with evidence of translating sponsorships into tangible business and brand outcomes
• Experience delivering experiential and/or field marketing programs, including live events and high-touch hospitality
• Partner marketing experience
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills
• Strong vendor/agency management and production instincts
• A pragmatic measurement mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in tech or SaaS (especially developer-facing products, platforms, or infrastructure)
• Experience working with Premier League clubs or comparable tier sponsorship properties
• Familiarity with B2B buying committees and marketing approaches that support multi-stakeholder deals
• Experience partnering closely with Sales on field activations

Compensation

• The estimated pay range for this role is £90,000 - £110,000 depending on experience and location
• This role is eligible to participate in Temporal's equity plan

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO, 12 Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
• 100% Premiums Coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• AD&D, LT & ST Disability, and Life Insurance
• Empower 401K Plan
• Additional Perks for Learning & Development, Lifestyle Spending, In-Home Office Setup, Professional Memberships, WFH Meals, Internet Stipend and more!