Sports and Music Sales Executive

Headline Events; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Manchester is seeking a Sales Executive to promote premium sports and music hospitality packages. This full-time role involves building client relationships, managing sales pipelines, and achieving targets. The successful candidate will benefit from structured training and coaching within a fast-paced team. Candidates with a strong work ethic, effective communication skills, and an interest in sports or music are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity in a rapidly growing business.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission

Clear progression opportunities

Daily coaching

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Confident communication over the phone.
• Ability to build and manage client relationships.
• Motivated to achieve sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Contact prospective and existing clients via outbound calls.
• Deliver clear, confident sales pitches.
• Build and manage your own sales pipeline.
• Understand client requirements for suitable events.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Professional communication

Target-driven mindset

Sales experience

Interest in sports and music

Job description

Sales Executive – VIP Sport & Music Hospitality

Manchester | Full-Time | £24,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission

OTE : £50K Year 1 | £75K Year 2 | £100K+ Year 3

Sports & Music Sales Executive

Location : Manchester (Office-based)

Type : Full‑time

Earnings : Competitive basic salary + uncapped commission

About Headline Events

Headline Events is one of the fastest-growing sports and music hospitality companies in the UK.

We deliver premium and VIP hospitality experiences across major sporting fixtures and live music events, working officially with leading UK venues and rights‑holders to provide access‑led, high‑quality packages for our clients.

As part of our continued expansion, we are growing our Glasgow sales team and investing heavily in the development of ambitious sales professionals through our Headline Sales Academy.

The Role

This is an outbound sales role focused on selling premium sports and music hospitality packages to both B2B and B2C clients.

You will be responsible for building relationships, managing opportunities from first contact through to close, and developing your own portfolio of clients. You’ll receive structured training, daily coaching, and clear performance expectations within a fast‑paced, sales‑driven environment.

This role is ideal for someone who is motivated by targets, enjoys speaking to new people, and wants to build a long‑term career in sales within a rapidly growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively contact prospective and existing clients via outbound calls
• Deliver clear, confident sales pitches for premium hospitality packages
• Build, manage, and convert your own sales pipeline
• Understand client requirements and recommend suitable events and experiences
• Maintain consistent follow‑up to progress and close opportunities
• Accurately record activity and outcomes in the CRM system
• Represent Headline Events professionally with clients and partners

Training & Development

All sales team members are supported through the Headline Sales Academy, which provides:

• Comprehensive product and event training
• Structured sales methodology and call frameworks
• Daily coaching and performance feedback
• Clear standards around activity, quality, and results
• Ongoing development as you progress through your sales career

What We’re Looking For

• Strong work ethic and a positive, professional attitude
• Confidence communicating over the phone
• A willingness to learn, be coached, and improve
• A target-driven mindset with resilience and determination
• Previous sales experience is beneficial but not essential
• An interest in sport, music, or live events is an advantage

We are looking for people who want to work hard, develop quickly, and be part of a business that is scaling at pace.

What We Offer

• Competitive basic salary
• Uncapped commission
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing sales team
• Daily coaching and ongoing professional development
• A performance‑led but supportive working environment
• The opportunity to work with premium events, venues, and clients
• Long‑term career prospects within one of the UK’s fastest‑growing hospitality businesses

Location

This role is based in our Manchester office and is not a remote position.

How to Apply

To apply, please message directly on LinkedIn or send your CV to [e-mail]