Hospitality & Partnerships Growth Executive

Sale Sharks Rugby Club; Carrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sale Sharks Rugby Club in the North West is seeking a driven Hospitality and Partnerships Executive to grow hospitality and sponsorship revenue and build meaningful partnerships that support the club's future success.

This role leads sales of corporate hospitality experiences, develops sponsorship proposals, and manages a healthy pipeline from prospecting to close, working with the Head of Partnerships and the wider commercial team to deliver exceptional partner experiences on matchdays and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development and B2B sales.
• Track record of generating revenue and securing partnerships.
• Strong networking and presentation skills.
• Experience managing sales pipelines and CRM systems.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management abilities.
• Hospitality, sponsorship, events or entertainment experience (desirable).
• Willingness to work matchdays and selected evening events.

Responsibilities

• Identify and convert hospitality opportunities.
• Develop and manage a healthy pipeline of prospects.
• Sell seasonal hospitality packages, matchday experiences and corporate memberships.
• Create and deliver sponsorship proposals tailored to client objectives.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to negotiation and contract completion.
• Build strong relationships with commercial partners to maximise retention and growth.
• Work with marketing, events and operations to deliver exceptional partner experiences.
• Represent Sale Sharks at matchdays, networking events and business functions.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and reporting on commercial performance.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the club's commercial programme.

Skills

Proven experience in business develop

B2B sales expertise

Strong networking & communication

CRM management

Negotiation & relationship management

Proactive & target-driven

Matchday/event availability

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Sale Sharks Rugby Club in the North West is seeking a driven Hospitality and Partnerships Executive to grow hospitality and sponsorship revenue and build meaningful partnerships that support the club's future success.

This role leads sales of corporate hospitality experiences, develops sponsorship proposals, and manages a healthy pipeline from prospecting to close, working with the Head of Partnerships and the wider commercial team to deliver exceptional partner experiences on matchdays and