Sales Executive, Sports Advertising - football, rugby, cricket

SW6 Associates Ltd ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £24,000 per annum

Overview

Superb opportunity to join a very successful sports advertising and sponsorship company based in South West London. Operating in 4 core-sports; football, rugby union, rugby league and cricket this leading sports marketing agency enable blue-chip companies to benefit from high exposure at the world’s top sporting events. They also represent global sport organisations including the FA, Welsh Rugby Union and the Brazilian Football Confederation and provides outstanding sales service for these premium rights holders. They are are looking for two Sales Executives to join a very successful and experienced UK sales team selling perimeter advertising opportunities at high profile televised national and international sporting events including; rugby - Six Nations & rugby league internationals; cricket and football This is a high level sales role - you will be required to manage and develop you own business leads through sales and marketing, pitching over the phone to senior executives at well known brands, selling the benefits of involvement at major televised sporting events. We are looking for candidates who have experience building a rapport quickly with clients, love selling over the phone, are very resilient, have a real passion for sport and love closing high value deals. Responsibilities: Carrying out industry research to target potential clients Generating new and repeat business, over the phone in a direct, dynamic and professional manner Following the full sales lifecycle, from pitching and building rapport with CEO’s/MD’s of blue chip companies through to negotiation and closing of deals Working to meet targets in a competitive sales environment Desired Experience: Telesales experience - ideally within media, conferences, hospitality, sponsorship or recruitment Confident telephone manner Thrive when negotiating and a confident closer. A pro-active, tenacious and positive working attitude Ability to work under pressure and to sales deadlines Very motivated to succeed Outgoing personality You will be rewarded with fantastic commission (uncapped) and an initial basic of up to £24k. Realistic OTE is £40-£45k in year 1. Year 2-3 £80k. Year 4 £100k. And lots of sales incentives including VIP access to international matches, Champions League final. Apply today or further further information please contact Caroline.