SALES EXECUTIVE - SPORTS, VENUE, CORPORATE

Posted 26 January 2017
SalaryNegotiable
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEvent Recruitment Agency
Reference15290/001
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

RS15290

Join one of the leading brands in the sports and media industry and become part of their thriving sales team working on a prestigious account!

THE COMPANY

This fantastic company has a foothold in many areas including media, events and sports with a strong legacy in public and consumer events. Focusing on sporting, this particular role would be based at an iconic venue in London offering fantastic career progression like no other as well as some 'out of the box' benefits that are second to none. Events can range from sporting to entertainment events based at the well known setting.

With excellent OTE, benefits, career progression and a great working environment - there is now an exciting opportunity to join their well established sales team!

THE ROLE

Due to expansion, we have some unmissable opportunities for Sales Executives to sell corporate hospitality, membership and club packages to some great clients whilst working within a lively team.

This role is not heavy on the cold calling however will require intelligent lead generation and a consultative sales approach.

Responsibilities include:

  • Researching, generating and nurturing leads

  • Generating long term membership sales

  • Attending networking events to meet with potential prospects

  • Inputting all sales activity on the company CRM system

  • Securing and winning new business

  • Working towards regular sales targets

  • Conducting face-to-face client meetings

  • Maximising revenue from existing accounts

  • Keeping up to date with industry news

THE CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will be a passionate sales person with a proven track record in a similar role. An interest in sporting and a passion for sales is really important as well as ideally experience in selling similar packages. We will also consider candidates who work at venues selling hospitality packages. Articulate, well presented and self motivated you must be able to work fairly autonomously to build your own sales pipeline, not be afraid to pick up the phone to senior level clients and feel comfortable securing deals. You will have a strong sales team behind you and be well supported in any new business opportunities.

This is a fantastic role within a truly modern and forward thinking global events company who invest time and money into the well being of their employees!

Alternatively - forward this role onto someone in your network and take advantage of our £350 reward scheme for anyone recommended who we place!