Commercial Sales Manager

Forsyth Barnes; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Commercial Sales Manager to join their dynamic team. This role involves driving sales across football clubs in the UK and Europe, building strong relationships with key stakeholders, and educating clubs on the benefits of modern ticketing solutions. Ideal candidates will have a robust understanding of football operations and possess excellent relationship-building skills. Join a high-growth international team and contribute to transforming the sports industry with cutting-edge technology. This opportunity promises career development and exposure to a collaborative European work culture.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Opportunity for career development

Exposure to European work culture

Collaborative and innovative team environment

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of football clubs and their operations.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with commercial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales across UK/EU football clubs.
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• Educate clubs on modernizing ticketing infrastructure.

Skills

Relationship Building

Sales Strategy

Football Club Operations

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Awareness

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Sales Manager

Location: Remote (UK-based, with occasional travel across Europe)

Salary: £75,000-£85,000 OTE

Type: Full-time

Industry: Sports & Entertainment

Forsyth Barnes are delighted to be representing one of the leading & fastest growing ticketing and payments platform in Europe, empowering sports organisations to drive innovation and unlock new revenue streams. As they expand their footprint in the UK and European markets, we're looking to grow their commercial sales team with dynamic individuals who understand football and can speak the language of clubs and stakeholders across all levels.

The Role:

We are seeking a Commercial Sales Manager with a passion for sport and a background in football club operations. You'll play a pivotal role in accelerating growth in the UK & across Europe, working alongside a high-performing Sales and Customer Success team.

You'll build relationships, drive new business, and help clubs see the value in modernising their ticketing infrastructure - moving away from outdated systems that leave revenue on the table.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive sales across UK/EU football clubs
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders: commercial managers, ticketing managers, and senior executives
• Navigate a complex buyer journey involving multiple decision-makers
• Educate clubs on the commercial upside of moving away from legacy platforms
• Deliver against ambitious growth targets
• Support existing strategic partnerships

What We're Looking For:

• A strong understanding of how football clubs operate - ideally with a background in club commercial teams or sports sales
• Excellent relationship-building skills - confident with both commercial and operational stakeholders
• A coachable, growth-minded individual who can transition from a football environment to a fast-paced tech scale-up
• Entrepreneurial spirit and the drive to be part of a small, agile, and ambitious team

What You'll Get:

• Competitive base salary (£75k-£85k OTE)
• Opportunity to be part of a high-growth international team
• Exposure to a European work culture - collaborative, innovative, and team-oriented
• Career development