Commercial and leadership roles in sport.
Cornerwork is a sports recruitment agency for commercial and leadership roles. We find the people who grow your revenue, partnerships and brand, from a partnerships manager up to a chief executive.
In sport, the wrong hire costs you a season.
Sports businesses compete with big tech and consumer companies for the same commercial people. The best of them are settled and not looking.
Generalist recruiters send people with no sports sales or brand experience, and you spend your time explaining your market.
We already know your world, so you skip the explaining.
Sports businesses we hire for
From the brands athletes wear to the teams fans follow.
Sports tech
Wearables, training apps, and coaching and analysis software.
Fan engagement, ticketing and streaming
Products that bring fans closer to the game.
Betting and gaming
Sportsbooks, fantasy and sports gaming.
Sports brands
Sportswear, footwear, nutrition, drinks, equipment and athlete-founded brands.
Teams and leagues
Clubs, leagues and sports organisations.
Venues and events
The places and events that bring sport to life.
Roles we fill
Commercial and leadership roles only.
Leadership
CEO, Managing Director, CCO, CRO, CMO and COO.
Commercial and revenue
Commercial Director, Head of Revenue and Business Development.
Partnerships and sponsorship
Head of Partnerships, Partnerships Manager and Sponsorship Manager.
Marketing and growth
Head of Marketing, Brand and Growth Marketing, and Ecommerce.
How it works
Tell us the role
A quick form, then a short call.
Meet your shortlist
Only candidates who fit your stage, market and culture.
Hire with confidence
You only pay when someone starts.
Your questions
Which roles do you hire for?
Commercial, partnerships, marketing and leadership roles, from Partnerships Manager to CEO.
Do you hire athletes too?
Yes. We also place pro and ex-pro athletes into commercial, partnerships and brand roles. See athlete placement.
Where do you hire?
Worldwide, including the UK and Dubai and the UAE.
How do fees work?
For key hires, a percentage of first-year salary, and you only pay once your new hire starts.
Will my search stay confidential?
Always. Nothing about your role is shared without your permission.
Tell us who you need.
Share a few details about your role. We'll get back to you within one working day, and it costs you nothing to talk.
Looking for your next role in sport? Send us your CV and we'll be in touch when the right opportunity comes up.
Send your CV