SPONSORSHIP SALES MANAGER - SPORTING

Posted 23 May 2016
SalaryOTE
Job type Permanent
Reference14860/001
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

SPONSORSHIP SALES MANAGER - SPORTING
LONDON
£30,000 + OTE

NJ14860

A rare opportunity to join a global player in the sporting events sector and drive your sales career to new heights!

THE COMPANY

This fantastic company has a foothold in many areas including media, events and sports with a strong legacy in mass participation sports events. Based in wonderful modern offices they offer career progression like no other as well as some out of the box benefits that are second to none. With the opportunity to attend events across the UK they are now looking to expand their established sales team with a passionate sports fan!

THE ROLE

Due to an internal promotion an opportunity has become available for a Sales Manager within the sports events division to sell across the sponsorship packages.

Responsibilities include:

* Researching, generating and nurturing leads
* Attending meetings with prospective clients
* Presenting potential sponsorship packages to prospects
* Networking with current and prospective sponsors at events
* Inputting all sales activity on the company CRM system
* Creating bespoke sponsorship packages across multiple events
* Securing and winning new business
* Working towards an annual sponsorship sales target
* Reporting to the Sales Director weekly on activity

THE CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will be a passionate sales person with a proven track record of selling sponsorship packages in either the sports or media arenas. An interest in sports and outdoor events would be a massive plus to really make this a perfect match

Articulate, well presented and self motivated you must be able to work fairly autonomously to build your own sales pipeline, lead meetings and secure the deals. You will be well supported and some meetings would be attended with a Sales or Commercial Director. This is a fantastic role within a truly modern and forward thinking company who invest time and money into the well being of their employees!

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across marketing, creative and events. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting

Alternatively - forward this role onto someone in your network and take advantage of our £250 reward scheme for anyone recommended who we place!