Partnership Sales Manager – Aston Villa, UK

Department: Partnerships

Hours of work: 35 hours per week, full time (includes some evenings and weekends)

Salary: £40,000 per annum – plus commission

Location: Villa Park

Closing Date: Sunday 2 May 2021

Interview Date: W/C 12 May 2021

We have an exciting opportunity for a Partnership Sales Manager to join our partnerships team based at Villa Park. The Partnership Sales team is responsible for developing the Clubs portfolio of commercial partners, playing a key role in the Club’s commercial strategy for success. As a key member of the partnership sales team, you will be focused on the acquisition process for new Club commercial partners.

The role will require you to build strong relationships with external parties and lead the sales process from first contact to successful lead conversion. You will work alongside key internal stakeholders to provide compelling partnership propositions and sales materials that help the club successfully convert leads and increase the value of the commercial partnership portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a sales environment with a proven track record of securing significant levels of new business. You must demonstrate strong skills in communication, with ability to build strong relationships both externally and internally. You must also be able to demonstrate clear initiative in order to meet objectives, conduct market research, build a sales pipeline, lead generation, contract management and sales completion.

For further information please see the below role profile.

As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.