Digital Sales Manager UK

Host Broadcast Services; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Manager for Digital Partnership & Growth. This pivotal role involves driving the sales strategy for a unique digital portfolio, fostering client relationships, and innovating within the digital landscape. You'll collaborate with a globally recognized team, leveraging your expertise to expand the company's reach and impact in untapped markets. If you are passionate about digital technologies and thrive in a sales environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills with a strong customer relationship orientation.
• Strong understanding of the digital landscape including branded content.

Responsibilities

• Drive the sales strategy for our digital portfolio and expand client base.
• Maintain and nurture relationships with key client accounts.

Skills

Sales Strategy

Client Relationship Management

Digital Technologies

Communication Skills

Market Analysis

Job description

Job title: Manager Digital Partnership & Growth
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: London UKwith Hybrid work setup
Department: Technical Department
Languages: This position requires English as professional language

HBS

You have probably watched a football game at some point in your life. Well, if it was a World Cup match, it was likely filmed and produced by the HBS (Host Broadcast Services) team. We are involved in the production of the following events : FIFA World Cup 26, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Australia.

Purpose

We are expanding our digital footprint through Skroller, our innovative digital agency launched to bring HBS’s world-class production expertise to the commercial market. After successfully providing digital services to major organizations like FIFA, we’re diversifying our portfolio and need a strategic sales professional to help us grow.

Skroller operates across four key pillars:

• Content: Helping clients activate digital content around their athletes and events
• Production: Creating films and programs for platforms like YouTube
• Campaigns & Consultancy: Driving financial growth and engagement for clients
• Extended Reality: Pushing boundaries with innovative digital experiences

This is your chance to work with a globally recognised team while helping to establish new partnerships beyond our traditional sphere of influence.

Main Activities/Responsibilities

Business Development

• Drive the sales strategy for our digital portfolio, considering our unique products and market position
• Formulate tailored sales solutions and create necessary tools to execute the strategy Expand our client base beyond our current portfolio
• Establish and raise the profile of HBS and Skroller in previously untapped areas like branded content
• Identify gaps in the market where our skills and reputation can create value

Client Relationship Management

• Maintain and nurture relationships with key client accounts
• Help clients understand the full possibilities offered by our content and products
• Develop HBS’s external image and increase visibility of our innovations in the market

Performance Tracking

• Participate in setting and reporting on KPIs
• Create marketing presentations of achievements
• Analyse client feedback to improve our business approach

Innovation and Guidance

• Collaborate with HBS divisions to propose innovative ideas
• Offer guidance on adapting services to client needs
• Stay ahead of industry trends and innovations to inform strategy

Position Relevant Skills (Background & Experience)

You are the ideal candidate if:

• You thrive in a sales environment and are passionate about digital technologies and tools
• You possess exceptional communication skills with a strong customer relationship orientation
• You are autonomous and excel in dynamic, challenging environments You know how to manage budgets and revenues forecasting
• You have a strong understanding of the digital landscape including branded content, league growth strategies, and digital offerings
• You have worked as a digital salesperson for a league or managed content for major brands
• You can identify strategic moves and market opportunities

Required Languages

How to Apply

• We consider every application and will respond as soon as possible. We are committed to equal opportunities.

This Job Description is a true reflection of the expected responsibilities for this position at the time of writing, but it is not an exclusive list of the tasks to be undertaken as they may evolve over time. HBS staff needs to have a willingness to undertake other tasks than those listed in this Job Description as required.