Southport FC appoint Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Southport Football Club are delighted to announce the appointment of David Broadbent as the Club’s new Business Development Manager.

David has been working alongside CEO Natalie Atkinson and the Board for the last three months as a consultant through his business, 2811 Sport Media and has now officially joined the Club on a 4 days a week basis joining the Senior Management Team.

Over the course of the last three months David has put together the Clubs business event which took place prior to the AFC Telford fixture, launched the Southport 70 partnership scheme, written the commercial packages for next season and worked with Southport and Kappa on the new kit deal. Many of our valued sponsors have already met with David as we look forward towards next season.

David has worked within football for a number of years, working in and heading up commercial departments at Oldham Athletic, Tranmere Rovers, Huddersfield Town and AFC Fylde. David brings a wealth of experience to the Club and has experience of promotion from National League North.

Speaking about David’s appointment, CEO Natalie Atkinson said; “Having worked with David for some time now, I am delighted to announce that we have appointed David to the team. He has a wealth of experience and contacts and will be a great asset to the Club to deliver our vision over the coming years”

David added, “I’ve been around the Club for the last few months and been involved with a number of projects so far, including the Sporting Dinner, Kappa kit deal, Southport 70 launch and #OnePortEvents. The Board here is very ambitious with some fantastic plans. I’ve been involved in football and sports sponsorship for a number of years and I’m excited by what everyone here is looking to achieve and I’m delighted to be a part of it.”

David Broadbent Email: David.broadbent@southportfc.net