Back to Job Search

Sales Manager - Sport Rights

  • Location: Richmond upon Thames
  • Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum + Commission
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 6 days ago

  • Sector: sales
  • Type: hybrid
  • Contact: Andrea Pell
  • Contact Email: andrea.pell@handle.co.uk
  • Expiry Date: 15 February 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH111358

Handle Recruitment are currently supporting a sporting rights business to build out their Sales team to support with their further growth.

If you have a proven track record of leading client development within a sporting rights business primarily targeting FX, Crypto or FMCG and are able to work independently and with initiative then this is the role for you!

​

Job Description

  • Standalone Sales Lead reporting to the Global Commercial Rights Lead and CEO producing timely analysis and internal reporting

  • Identify and build relationships with new brands on behalf of the business.

  • Sports industry and client research - support own sales programme by undertaking relevant research to identify new clients and markets to engage in

  • Sell Sport Rights owned virtual inventory to identified new brands on behalf of the company (virtual inventory will cover multiple sporting events, broadcast territories and global locations)

  • Undertake weekly meetings with Global Commercial Rights Lead supported with weekly roundup of progress reports documenting sales activity

​

Major Selling Points

  • Highly commercial role with direct exposure to major European football clubs, sports bodies and organisations and sports rightsholders

  • Working with highly experienced leaders of the commercialisation of the sports industry

  • Highly flexible position - allowing remote working 2 days a week

  • Founder led private equity acquired company allows growth opportunities within the wider business and opportunity for attendance at global conferences and events

​

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.