Sport Sponsorship & Commercial Sales Executive – Exeter

Exeter Chiefs; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

25 days’ holiday

Free on-site parking

Staff match tickets

Shop discount

Job summary

Exeter Chiefs are seeking a Commercial Sales Executive to join and support the commercial team at Sandy Park. This role offers exposure to professional sport, prospecting, sponsorship analysis and commercial reporting under the Head of Corporate Sales.

You will source leads, assist with sponsor renewals, activate deals, and help organise events and hospitality. Hybrid matchday involvement and a clear path to develop a commercial career in sport are offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both in person and on the phone.
• Ability to build professional relationships within a team environment.
• Comfort working under pressure and prioritising during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Source new business leads through networking, prospecting and sales calls
• Help activate sponsorship agreements, including arranging player appearances
• Create and update social stats for players to support the sales proposition
• Assist with renewals of existing sponsors and hospitality guests
• Support the commercial team with business and sponsor events
• Help with corporate hospitality bookings and matchday documents
• Work on matchdays where required and keep up to date with commercial deals in sport

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Pressure management

MS Office 365

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Exeter Chiefs are seeking a Commercial Sales Executive to join and support the commercial team at Sandy Park. This role offers exposure to professional sport, prospecting, sponsorship analysis and commercial reporting under the Head of Corporate Sales.

You will source leads, assist with sponsor renewals, activate deals, and help organise events and hospitality. Hybrid matchday involvement and a clear path to develop a commercial career in sport are offered.