Sales Manager

Footballco; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Footballco is seeking an Agency Sales Manager—UK to drive digital advertising across our premium football media portfolio. You will identify brand opportunities, craft tailored campaigns, and lead client conversations with decision-makers to deliver measurable results.

You will work within Footballco’s UK team, collaborating with cross-functional groups to maximise revenue and client satisfaction, while advancing the company’s position in a male-dominated industry and globally connected network.

Qualifications

• Proven sales record in media or sponsorships.
• Experience selling to brands and agencies.
• Comfort with engaging C-suite executives.

Responsibilities

• Sell digital opportunities across Footballco’s premium portfolio (video pre-roll, display, branded content).
• Develop tailored solutions for brands and agencies to meet campaign goals.
• Collaborate with the commercial team to close deals and drive revenue growth.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Media Sponsorships

C-suite Outreach

CRM & Analytics

Tools

CRM tools

Sales Analytics

Job description

Footballco is the world's leading football media company, built for the next generation of fans. Our mission is to give fans more of the game by building football communities that entertain, inform, and inspire action. We cover everything in football from news and analysis, original reporting, and social media content, to web stores, video, podcasts, newsletters, and live scores. With over 1 billion video views per month, 100 million social followers globally, and a reach of 800 million across web, social, and video platforms, Footballco is the world’s largest football media company and one of the largest digital media companies in sport globally.

About the Role

As an Agency Sales Manager—UK in Footballco’s UK team, with the support of the wider commercial function, you will sell digital opportunities across our premium sports portfolio, including video pre-roll, display/app placements, and branded content.

You will be expected to have a strong knowledge of relevant brands’ strategies and will need to think creatively to utilise Footballco’s range of products and collaborate with the teams around you to generate proactive solutions.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Be a Trailblazer: Shape the future of football media and make your mark in a male-dominated industry.
• Global Impact: Work with a diverse team spanning 17 countries, bringing football content to fans worldwide.
• Career Growth: We're committed to helping you exceed your potential, both creatively and financially.
• Work with the Best: Collaborate with world-class brands and create campaigns that resonate with millions of fans

What You'll Bring to the Team

• A proven track record of smashing sales targets in media or sports sponsorship
• A passion for football and a knack for building relationships with C-suite executives
• The ability to think creatively and develop tailored solutions for clients
• A collaborative spirit and the drive to lead by example

Footballco is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, colour, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.