Premium Hospitality Business Development Lead

Aston Villa Football Club; Bodymoor Heath; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Villa Football Club invites applications for a Business Development Manager in the Venue Sales & Commercial Development Department at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground. You will grow our hospitality business by identifying opportunities, building relationships and converting prospects into customers.

Lead outbound development and lead generation, build a strong sales pipeline for matchday hospitality, GA+ products and VillaWorks events, and travel between Club sites as required.

Qualifications

• You will have proven business development or sales experience in a target-driven environment, with a strong record of generating lead and winning new business.
• You must be able to work flexible hours including matchdays and weekends, and you will need a driving licence with access to a vehicle and/or the ability to travel between Club sites.

Responsibilities

• Identify new opportunities, build relationships and convert prospects into customers.
• Take ownership of outbound business development and lead generation, building a strong sales pipeline and promoting matchday hospitality and GA+ products, premium experiences, VillaWorks networking initiatives and events.
• Proactively connect with businesses across Birmingham and surrounding areas through outreach, networking, referrals, social selling and events.
• Handle the full new-business sales journey from researching prospects and identifying decision-makers to delivering tailored pitches, negotiating and closing opportunities.

Job description

Aston Villa Football Club invites applications for a Business Development Manager in the Venue Sales & Commercial Development Department at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground. You will grow our hospitality business by identifying opportunities, building relationships and converting prospects into customers.

Lead outbound development and lead generation, build a strong sales pipeline for matchday hospitality, GA+ products and VillaWorks events, and travel between Club sites as required.