Sales Executive

Project11; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports marketing agency in the UK seeks a Sales Executive to drive sales with global brands in sports advertising. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, eager to work in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include identifying leads and managing client relationships in various sporting sectors. The role offers excellent salary, commission, and benefits in a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Tickets to sporting events

Flexible contract hours

Consistent career progression

Qualifications

• 1-3 years sales experience required.
• Experience in a similar industry is a plus.
• Willingness to work long hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify leads in various sectors across the UK and MENA.
• Close viable business opportunities proactively.
• Pitch to top-tier clients and manage global customers.

Skills

Sales experience

Proactive attitude

Fluent in English

Job description

About Us

We are an industry-leading sports marketing agency best known for our advertising and sponsorship within the 4 tennis majors – Wimbledon, French, Australian and US Open, F1 plus EPL, LA LIGA, Series A and Bundesliga.

Our extensive and expanding rights deliver a platform of innovative perimeter LED advertising as well as exciting sponsorship and partner opportunities, enabling brands around the world to connect with their audience.

What we are looking for :

We are looking for imaginative, creative, energetic salespeople to join our well-established team.

You will be required to bring both strategy and flair whilst working with TOP global brands on multi-channel campaigns.

With us you can be passionate about sports within an incredible, energetic and supportive environment.

The role summarised :

As a Sales Executive, you will be responsible for researching the market and targeting / identifying multiple sectors to build relationships, develop sales opportunities, and execute pitches to the global corporate industry.

Your role will be to identify, approach and close suitable clients for a portfolio of world stage sporting events.

You require a strong sales record, ideally with some exposure to a similar industry – such as sports, events or advertising.

Full training on our services is provided.

Day to day responsibilities :

• Identify relevant leads in a variety of sectors and territories across UK / MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA
• Proactively open and close viable business opportunities
• Work on live projects within a variety of Sporting Events such as 4 tennis majors – Wimbledon, French, Australian and US Open, F1 plus EPL, LA LIGA, Series A and Bundesliga, Australian Open, MMA, boxing and more
• Liaise and pitch to top-tier clients
• Manage global customers
• Carry out other reasonable responsibilities as required

Requirements

• Hungry for success with attitude and drive to exceed targets
• Willingness to work long hours should the project dictate
• Pro-active attitude and an eagerness to learn quickly
• 1 – 3 years sales experience
• Previous experience of working within advertising is desired but not essential
• Fluent in English

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Office located within Central London, 2 minutes walk from Tube station
• Sociable team environment
• Charity and community days
• Tickets to in demand sporting events
• Flexible contract hours
• Smart / casual dress code
• Free product samples from our big brands
• Consistent career progression
• Full Training

We are one of the most successful sports advertising companies, globally, who highly reward their staff with excellent salary + commission + benefits