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WHO WE ARE...
SPORTFIVE is a globalagencyworking across sponsorships, advertising, talent,activationand hospitalitywithin sports. Globally, we have over1,200employees whostrategically and creatively connect brands, rights-holders, mediaplatformsand fans acrossGlobalFootball,F1, NFL, NBA,Golf,Gaming andEsports,Olympics, andmore.
Whether it’s supporting Premier League football clubs to secure their next front of shirt sponsor,integrating brands into the biggest video games orcurating deals for brands to showcase their advertising duringeventstelevised to millions across the world, or representing the best talent in our industry, connecting sports organisationsto incredible brands and partners is at the heart of heart we do.
Having recently been voted the No.1 most attractive sports marketing agency to work for,we’reincredibly proud of our culture and the people that help to nurture it.
We're looking fora commercially drivenGamingand Creatorpartnershipssales professionalwho understands brands, media and culture and can package non-traditional sports and gaming IP into compelling commercial stories.The successful candidate will play a keyrole as part of the UK Partnershipteam,responsible for the successful delivery of across ourportfolio assets and services.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the exciting world ofsports,gamingand creator-led entertainmentandinvolvesbrokering industry leading partnerships and integrating major brands into some of the biggest video games and content creator leaguesinthe World,includingEASPORTSFC,Baller Leagueand many more.
Our non-gamingportfolio includes an array of globally renownedorganisationsacross sports, such as ThePremier League, Golden State Warriors,Manchester United, F1, Team GB, The FA, and a roster of talent which includes Masters Champion Jon Rahm.
Your primary goal will be to generate revenue by leading an end-to-endsales processacross our rights holder portfolio, from category and prospect identification to negotiation and deal closing – In doing so,you'llfacilitatethe collaboration between brands and rights-holder clients through effective, imaginative, and pioneering marketing campaigns.
If selling partnerships to brands in EA FC, or doing the next Baller League deal, launching product campaigns with the latest GameIPsor brokering talent deals across the spaceexcites you and is something in your wheelhouse, we would love toherfrom you.
AS OURSALES MANAGER,YOU WILL...
Develop strong relationships with prospective new clients via key customer touchpoints including phone, email, LinkedIn, networkingeventsand meetings.
Showcasea 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 understandobjectives, buildrelationshipsand secure revenue for the business
Continually develop prospect lists byidentifyingrelevant clients,industriesand geographies.
Provide weekly and regular updates at team sales meetingsshowcasingactivity 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 andidentifycross-sales/upselling potential.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING...
2-5 years Sales / New Business generating experience
Proven ability to generate new business through proactive outreach in a target-driven environment
Experience working with or selling into brands and/or media agencies, with a strong understanding of how marketing budgets are planned andallocatedacross sponsorship, digitalmediaand influencer/creator marketing
Experience packaging and selling non-traditional or emerging media/sponsorship propositions (e.g.creator-led, IP-basedor integrated campaigns)
Experience insuccessfully managinga B2B sales process from end-to-end
A self-assured and confident approach topitching,presentingand negotiating with marketing decision-makers at all levels.
Confidence increatingand leadingsales opportunities through cold outreach beforemoving itthrough the sales funnel.
Strongrelationship building skillswith brands, rights holders,agenciesand colleagues.
Ability to translate complex rights-holder propositions into clear, compelling narratives for brands
Proactive,self-motivatedand resilientattitude
Aptitude and ability to work in a team sales environment
A natural curiosityand eagerness to learn and continually grow and develop.
Outstanding sales communication,presentationand negotiation skills.
Don’tfit all the criteria?Don’tworry!Our job adverts give you a flavour of what you can expect in the role,but youdon’thave to tick every box. Weput a lot of focus on the importance ofdevelopingour people, so if you thinkyou’dbe a great fit for usthen hit apply.
WHATYOU’LL GET FROM US...
As well as the opportunity to join an organisation that invests in and rewards its staff, provides an enjoyable working environment, and offers genuine responsibility and scope to shape a role and add real value,you’llalso get...
Annual Sales incentive trip (recent years include trips to Dubai & Marbella)
25 days annual leave + anadditionalgifted day over the Christmas period
Full Vitality health cover including dental,opticaland mental health support
Enhanced family leave entitlements
Hybrid, flexible working model
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
SPORTFIVE are proud to be an equal opportunities employer whoprovideequal employment opportunity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
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