€ 35,000 - 46,000 gross/year
United Kingdom
Sales / Business Development
English
in-office, flexible
about the company
SPORTFIVE is a global sports marketing agency that delivers customer-centric solutions based on trust and transparency, deep industry experience and global relationships, digital intelligence and innovation. SPORTFIVE strategically and creatively connects brands, rights-holders, media platforms and fans to create and enable contemporary partnerships in sports.
diversity statement
"SPORTFIVE values the diversity of its employees as an enrichment and is expressly committed to the goal of equal opportunities for all genders. Women are strongly encouraged to apply in this regard."
your area of responsibility
Develop strong relationships with prospective new clients via key customer touchpoints including phone, email, LinkedIn, networking events and meetings.
Showcase a thorough understanding of SPORTFIVE’s products and services
Effectively work to a coordinated sales plan to achieve divisional budget targets and strategic objectives
Work closely with our Sales Insight & Servicing team to prepare and lead sales pitches with international and domestic clients
Build relationships with prospective clients to understand objectives, build relationships and secure revenue for the business
Continually develop prospect lists by identifying relevant clients, industries and geographies.
Provide weekly and regular updates at team sales meetings showcasing activity and pipeline development
Work with internal corporate functions such as legal and finance to create robust commercial agreements to support sales processes
Ensure strong after-sales relationship management to enhance renewal probability and identify cross-sales/upselling potential.
your profile
Experience in successfully managing a B2B sales process from end-to-end
A self-assured and confident approach to pitching, presenting and negotiating with marketing decision-makers at all levels.
Confidence in creating sales opportunities through cold outreach before moving it through the sales funnel.
Strong relationship building skills with brands and colleagues.
A strategic and consultative sales approach
Proactive, self-motivated and resilient attitude
A natural curiosity and eagerness to learn and continually grow and develop.
Outstanding sales communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
Competence using sales management/CRM systems.
Don’t fit all the criteria? Don’t worry! Our job adverts give you a flavour of what you can expect in the role, but you don’t have to tick every box. We put a lot of focus on the importance of developing our people, so if you think you’d be a great fit for us then hit apply.
the benefits
Annual Sales incentive trip (recent years include trips to Dubai & Marbella)
25 days annual leave + an additional gifted day over the Christmas period
Full Vitality health cover including dental, optical and mental health support
Enhanced family leave entitlements
A day off for moving house
A day off for getting married
Regular social events such as summer and Christmas parties
Life assurance at x4 annual salary
Employee Assistance Programme
