Sales Manager : Sports, Leisure and Corporate

TipTopJob; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic sports-focused business in Bristol is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to drive revenue growth in the leisure and sports sectors. In this role, you will own the full sales cycle, develop targeted sales plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in sales with a background in sports or leisure, excellent communication skills, and a track record of exceeding targets. This position offers a hybrid working model to balance remote and in-person engagements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience selling into sports, leisure or lifestyle brands.
• Strong track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a targeted sales plan to hit revenue targets.
• Build and nurture relationships with key decision-makers in sports and leisure.
• Identify new market opportunities and maintain a healthy sales pipeline.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and product.

Skills

Sales Strategy Development

Relationship Building

Market Opportunity Identification

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Sales Manager : Sports, Leisure and Corporate : Midlands : A GBP 40,000

About The Role

My client is seeking a driven Sales Manager to join a dynamic sports:focused business. Youll own the full sales cycle with leading leisure and sports brands:They will look at Talent from performance apparel and footwear to sporting venues:building strong partnerships and driving revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a targeted sales plan to hit revenue targets, leveraging direct outreach, account development, and promotional campaigns.
• Build and nurture lasting relationships with key decision:makers at sports, fashion, footwear and venue businesses, managing contracts, rates negotiations, and renewals.
• Identify new market opportunities across sports and leisure sectors, qualify prospects, and maintain a healthy sales pipeline.
• Collaborate cross:functionally (marketing, operations, product) to align on client feedback, competitor insights, and pricing strategies.
• Represent the company at industry events and client visits to showcase our offerings and strengthen brand presence.
  
  

Your Background,

• Proven Sales Manager or Senior Sales Executive with 3+ years experience selling into sports, leisure or lifestyle brands (e.g. athletic apparel, sports footwear, stadiums or entertainment venues).
• Demonstrable passion for sport:whether on the track, field or in the stands:and deep understanding of the leisure/sports market landscape.
• Strong track record of meeting or exceeding targets, excellent negotiation skills, and a consultative approach to client engagement.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model, balancing remote prospecting with in:person meetings and industry events.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence at senior levels.
• If you live and breathe sport and have a proven sales pedigree in the leisure sector, wed love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of our winning team
  
  

Sales Manager : Sports, Leisure and Corporate : Midlands : A GBP 40,000