Business Development Executive

Eleven Sports Media; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

OTE £55,000 - £95,000+

Personal development

Annual profit bonus

31 days holiday plus birthday leave

Quarterly socials

Cycle scheme

Tech scheme

Car scheme

Job summary

Eleven Sports Media is seeking a U.S. Partnership Sales professional in Manchester (Ancoats) to drive regional business with SME clients on behalf of major sports rights holders in the NFL, NBA, MLS & NHL.

You will generate appointments, source contacts, and win new partnerships, working with a Partnership Manager to grow revenue. Requires 3+ years in direct B2B sales and CRM experience (Salesforce a plus).

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a direct B2B sales environment.
• CRM systems experience (Salesforce is a plus).
• Career-driven, motivated, and eager to learn.
• Strong lead generation and prospecting skills.
• A hunter mentality with a passion for new business.
• Background as a Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, or similar B2B role.

Responsibilities

• Generating appointments with C-suite and director-level decision makers within the SME market.
• Selling the benefits of a partnership with one of our selected rights-holders (clubs).
• Prospecting your own data and sourcing key business and contact information.
• Winning new business by selling the benefits of becoming an official partner.
• Working alongside a Partnership Manager to generate revenue.

Skills

Lead generation

CRM experience

Hunter mentality

B2B sales

Career-driven

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

U.S. Partnership Sales

Manchester (Ancoats) | North American Team

Leaders in Hyperlocal Sports Marketing

At Eleven Sports Media, we help sports teams and brands connect with local communities through scalable partnerships that drive local impact, generate revenue, and inspire pride.

We connect local businesses with some of the biggest names in sport through innovative, community-focused partner programmes. With a proven 15-year track record, we’ve worked across multiple sporting leagues such as the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, English Premier League and more across Europe.

Our partnerships create access to a market traditionally reserved for national and global brands.

The Role

You’ll be part of our U.S. Partnership Sales Team, selling the value of small-business partnerships to regional businesses across North America on behalf of major sports rights holders within the NFL, NBA, MLS & NHL.

Key Responsibilities

• Generating appointments with C-suite and director-level decision makers within the SME market
• Selling the benefits of a partnership with one of our selected rights-holders (clubs)
• Prospecting your own data and sourcing key business and contact information
• Winning new business by selling the benefits of becoming an official partner
• Working alongside a Partnership Manager to generate revenue

Working hours

• Monday-Thursday: 14:00-22:00
• Friday: 12:00-19:00
• 1 day a week WFH

What We Offer

• Competitive basic salary depending on experience
• OTE £55,000 - £95,000+
• Personal development and training courses
• Annual profit bonus scheme
• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus birthday leave
• Quarterly socials and company events
• Cycle, tech, and car schemes

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a direct B2B sales environment
• Confident using modern CRM systems (Salesforce experience is a plus)
• Career-driven, motivated, and eager to learn
• Strong lead generation and prospecting skills
• A hunter mentality with a passion for new business
• Background as a Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, or similar B2B role

Our Culture

Culture sits at the heart of everything we do. As a fast-moving, dynamic business, we’re looking for ambitious, career-minded individuals who want to combine sport and sales while making a genuine impact and contributing to our team environment.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Eleven Sports Media celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.