U.S. Partnership Sales Executive
Manchester (Ancoats) | North American Team
Leaders in Hyperlocal Sports Marketing
At Eleven Sports Media, we help sports teams and brands connect with local communities through scalable partnerships that drive local impact, generate revenue, and inspire pride.
We connect local businesses with some of the biggest names in sport through innovative, community-focused partner programmes. With a proven 15-year track record, we’ve worked across multiple sporting leagues such as the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, English Premier League and more across Europe.
Our partnerships create access to a market traditionally reserved for national and global brands.
The Role
You’ll be part of our U.S. Partnership Sales Team, selling the value of small-business partnerships to regional businesses across North America on behalf of major sports rights holders.
Key Responsibilities
• Representing and working on behalf of sports rights holders (clubs)
• Prospecting your own data and sourcing key business and contact information
• Generating appointments with C-suite and director-level decision makers
• Winning new business by selling the benefits of becoming an official partner
• Presenting and selling the Eleven Sports Media partnership portfolio
• Collaborating closely within our U.S. sales team
Working hours
• Monday–Thursday: 14:00–22:00
• Friday: 12:00–19:00
• Flexible working available
• Hybrid model: Work from home 2 days per week after probation
What We Offer
• Competitive basic salary depending on experience
• On-target earnings: £45,000 – £85,000+
• Personal development and training courses
• Annual profit bonus scheme
• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus birthday leave
• Quarterly socials and company events
• Cycle, tech, and car schemes
Salary:
Depending on experience
30 - 40K basic
55-95K OTE
Required Experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a direct B2B sales environment
• Confident using modern CRM systems (Salesforce experience is a plus)
• Career-driven, motivated, and eager to learn
• Strong lead generation and prospecting skills
• A hunter mentality with a passion for new business
• Background as a Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, or similar B2B role
Our Culture
Culture sits at the heart of everything we do. As a fast-moving, dynamic business, we’re looking for ambitious, career-minded individuals who want to combine sport and sales while making a genuine impact and contributing to our team environment.
How to Apply
Please apply directly or contact our Talent Acquisition Manager:
Jamie Cheetham
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-cheetham-a48a61235/
Email:
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