Job Description

We are recruiting on behalf of a new business media company that is preparing for launch in Malta.
This is a unique opportunity to join as one of the first commercial hires and play a key role in building the company’s commercial partnerships from the ground up. The business has ambitious plans, a clear long-term vision and is looking for someone who wants to be part of that journey from the beginning.

The successful candidate will work closely with the leadership team to develop lasting relationships with businesses across Malta and help establish the company as a trusted commercial partner.
The Commercial Partnerships Manager will be responsible for developing new business opportunities and managing commercial relationships across the company’s advertising and partnership portfolio.

Location: On-Site - San Gwann - Full-time (Part-time applications will also be considered where there is no conflict of interest)

Responsibilities:

As a Commercial Partnerships Manager, your broad responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Developing new commercial partnerships with businesses across Malta.
Securing category sponsorships and premium advertising opportunities.
Managing sponsored and featured content opportunities with clients.
Building relationships with business owners, CEOs, directors and marketing decision-makers.
Managing opportunities from initial introduction through to agreement and ongoing account management.
Preparing proposals and commercial presentations.
Maintaining an active pipeline and ensuring timely follow-up on every opportunity.
Representing the business professionally at meetings, networking events and other industry engagements.
Contributing to the development of future commercial products and partnership opportunities as the business grows.

About You:

This role will suit someone who enjoys building relationships and is comfortable dealing with people at every level.

You should already have an established network within Malta’s business community and be confident opening doors through existing relationships as well as creating new ones.

Requirements:

Experienced in advertising sales, sponsorships, media sales, business development or commercial partnerships.
Well connected within the Maltese business community.
Professional, personable and credible.
An excellent communicator, both in person and in writing.
Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
Someone who follows up consistently and delivers on commitments.
Commercially aware, proactive and comfortable working independently.
Driven by building long-term relationships rather than short-term transactions.

What’s in it for you?

Our client offers an exciting, challenging role in a collaborative, dynamic environment. The right person will find many career growth opportunities in their company, whether you want to advance your technical skills or aspire to leadership in the future.

Benefits:

The opportunity to join a business at the beginning of its journey.
A role with genuine responsibility and the ability to influence commercial growth.
Direct exposure to senior business leaders across a wide range of industries.
A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment where ideas are welcomed.
A modern office based in San Ġwann.
Flexibility to move to a hybrid working arrangement after six months, subject to business needs and performance.
Part-time applications will be considered where there is no conflict of interest.

If you already have strong business relationships, enjoy meeting people and are looking for an opportunity where you can make a genuine impact from day one, we’d like to hear from you.

Commercial Partnerships Manager