Role: Senior Business Development Executive
Salary: £30-35k (dependent on Sales experience)
OTE: plus 40k uncapped
Location: Manchester
Sector: Sports/Media
The Company :
Our client connects local businesses with some of the biggest names in sports through innovative, community-focused partner programs.
With a proven track record spanning the Premier League, EFL, NFL, NBA, NHL and MLS, their partnerships offer an accessible platform for local businesses in a market traditionally reserved for national and global brands.
They are looking for a Partnerships Executive to join the growing partnerships team.
The role will play a key part within the team who manage relationships with new businesses globally, mainly within the US & UK.
Key Responsibilities:
• Win new accounts through outbound prospecting.
• Lead the day-to-day relationships with key stakeholders at selected teams across the globe.
• Ensure the smooth delivery of all deals, tracking performance and demonstrating return on investment for each client.
• Strong internal communication with key stakeholders, representing the Partnerships Team in cross-departmental forums as required.
• Support the Partnerships Events Team to deliver best-in-class events for brand partners.
• Production of weekly reports, communications and presentations to support the delivery of each partnership, and ad hoc projects as required.
Abou t you:
• Proven track record in B2B sales and overachieving on targets.
• An effective operator who is personable, detailed and a strong communicator both written and verbally.
• A problem solver with a can-do attitude who is adaptable and eager to be involved across several different areas and functions of the business.
• Self-motivated, but driven by team success and able to operate in a highly collaborative
environment.
• A capability to negotiate and be able to hold sensitive and challenging discussions on occasion.
• Negotiating sponsorship agreements, ensuring mutually beneficial terms.
• Understanding of sports marketing strategies and branding principles.
Benefits:
• The opportunity to work with some of the best sports teams in the world.
• You'll be part of a fast-growing, exciting business with lots of growth ahead.
• An opportunity for professional growth.
• A brilliant work environment.
• Employee Bonus Scheme.
• 31 days holiday (inc bank holidays).
• Access to events and team socials.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Pension Scheme.