SPORTFIVE is a global sports marketing agency that utilises the unique emotional power of sport to create and enable pioneering partnerships. We strategically and creatively connect brands, rights-holders, media platforms and fans across a multitude of sports. Having recently been voted the No.1 most attractive sports marketing agency to work for by iWorkInSport, and recognised as the leading agency in professional sports and entertainment by Leaders in Sport, we’re incredibly proud of our culture and the people that help to nurture it.
Requirements
- Generate revenue by leading an end-to-end sales process from category and prospect identification, to negotiation and deal closing.
- Bring brands and rights-holder clients together through creative and innovative partnership programmes.
- Develop strong relationships with prospective new clients on a domestic and global level, via all possible customer touchpoints including phone, email, LinkedIn, networking events and meetings.
- Lead sales pitches with international and domestic clients to understand objectives, build relationships and secure revenue for the business (small amount of international travel required).
- Continually develop prospect lists by using macro and micro market trends, sound product knowledge and deep understanding of brand marketing to identify relevant clients, industries and geographies.
- Work closely with our Sales Insight & Servicing team to prepare and lead sales pitches with international and domestic clients.
- Liaise with key sports Rights Holders where required
- Ensure strong after-sales relationship management where necessary to enhance renewal probability, and identify cross-sales/upselling potential.
- Competent with sales management systems (CRM) and follow any other relevant internal reporting procedures.
Benefits
- 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
- Hybrid working model with 4 days in the office and 1 at home
- Flexible hours with core hours of 10am – 4pm
- Electric car scheme
- 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
