Sales Manager

DAZN; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the media sector is seeking a passionate Sales Manager to enhance their advertising revenue. The role includes developing partnerships, delivering sales targets across all DAZN products, and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong client service skills and a background in media, particularly in sports.

Benefits

Access to DAZN

25 days’ annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension contributions up to 5%

Family-friendly policies

Flexible working options

Learning resources

Electric vehicle benefit

Mental health platform access

Qualifications

• Experience in the media industry, ideally TV/OTT.
• High-level relationships with major advertisers.
• Proven sales ability in account management and new business.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales and revenue targets across all DAZN products.
• Act as a DAZN ambassador for clients and agencies.
• Generate sales activity via relationships, cold calls, and proposals.

Skills

Client service

Sales

Communication

Creative thinking

Proactive attitude

Job description

Department: 93-602 - Media - Ad Sales

Location: UK - London

Description

As our new Sales Manager, you will serve as a trusted consultant with partners, consistently bringing them creative, solution-oriented ideas and products to meet their business challenges, goals, and objectives.

You will use your organization and communication skills effectively, but most of all, you will be passionate about sport and delivering the best service to all stakeholders involved in the sales process.

As Sales Manager during a time of growth, you will work closely with all departments within the DAZN Media Universe and with external sales partners to maximize advertising revenue. Your responsibilities will include expanding existing partnerships into broader contracts supporting multiple revenue streams.

Opportunities as our Sales Manager include:

• Deliver sales and revenue targets across all DAZN products (OTT, YouTube, Podcast, etc.)
• Act as a DAZN ambassador, serving as an expert to clients and agencies
• Generate sales activity via existing relationships, cold calls, meetings, and proposals
• Serve as a trusted partner, providing creative, solution-oriented ideas, products, and content concepts
• Develop and drive business cases to meet client needs
• Research market insights and evaluate competitors
• Maintain strong knowledge of DAZN Group’s advertising products and solutions
• Collaborate with your manager and other departments to meet revenue goals and forecasts

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in the media industry, ideally TV/OTT, with a passion for sport
• High-level relationships with marketing stakeholders of major advertisers, preferably multi-market contacts
• Proven sales ability in account management, new business, and concept creation
• Expertise in programmatic or TV advertising
• Experience working with media agencies or sports-video broadcasters
• Ability to work under tight deadlines to develop and close deals
• Strong client service and follow-up skills
• Proactive attitude and drive to complete tasks
• Creative thinking, sales, and communication skills
• Entrepreneurial, organized, and independent working style
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Team-oriented with goal-driven mindset
• Effective communication skills

Benefits:

Includes access to DAZN, 25 days’ annual leave (increasing after 3 years), private medical insurance, life assurance, pension contributions up to 5%, family-friendly policies including parental leave, electric vehicle benefit, mental health platform access, learning resources, flexible working options, and internal events.