Sales Executive - Advertising & Partnerships

WHO WE ARE... 

SPORTFIVE is a global agency working across sponsorships, advertising, talent, activation and hospitality within sports. Globally, we have over 1,200 employees who strategically and creatively connect brands, rights-holders, media platforms and fans across Football, F1, NFL, NBA, Golf, Esports, Olympics, and more. 

Whether it’s supporting Premier League football clubs to secure their next front of shirt sponsor, curating deals for brands to showcase their advertising during games televised to millions across the world, or representing the best talent in our industry, connecting sports organisations to incredible brands and partners is at the heart of heart we do. 

Having been voted the No.1 most attractive sports marketing agency to work for three consecutive years, we’re incredibly proud of our culture and the people that help to nurture it. If you want to help shape the future of the sports industry, then we want to hear from you.  

YOUR NEW JOB... 

SPORTFIVE’s perimeter advertising portfolio houses the majority of UK Football clubs from The English Premier League, English Football League, Domestic Cups, and beyond. Additionally, our rights-holder clients include an array of globally renowned organisations across sports, such as The LA Lakers, Manchester United, Scuderia Ferrari F1, INEOS Cycling, Team GB, The FA, and a roster of talent which includes Masters Champion Jon Rahm. 

We’re looking for a motivated and ambitious Sales Executive who is hungry to grow a career in sales and passionate about the world of sport. This is a fantastic opportunity to break into the sports industry and gain hands-on experience working with some of the biggest names in football and live events. 

You’ll be a key part of SPORTFIVE’s UK Sales team, supporting efforts to sell a range of premium sports assets — including LED advertising across top-tier football, hospitality at leading venues and events, and commercial partnerships with our esteemed rights-holder clients. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on direct outreach, enjoys building relationships, and is ready to learn and succeed in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. 

AS OUR SALES EXECUTIVE – ADVERTISING & PARTNERSHIPS, YOU WILL... 

• Support the sales team in identifying and securing new advertising and partnership opportunities through lead sourcing, research, and industry analysis. 
• Develop relationships with prospective clients via phone, email, LinkedIn, networking events, and meetings. 
• Assist in building relationships with potential LED advertising clients based in the UK across sectors including Tourism, Travel, Hotels, Airlines, Timing, Logistics, and Technology, contributing to a team effort to secure premium media partners for the English Football League, and English Premier League. 
• Help create tailored proposal materials, incorporating data, insights, inventory details, and investment options, in collaboration with SPORTFIVE’s Sales Insight Support team. 
• Demonstrate a good understanding of SPORTFIVE’s products and services, communicating key benefits to prospective clients. 
• Research and develop category-specific contact lists and maintain accurate records of leads and interactions. 
• Conduct proactive outreach to initiate conversations with new prospects and support the sales team’s engagement with strategic accounts. 
• Provide regular updates on sales activities and pipeline progress during team meetings. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING... 

• Some experience working within a B2B sales environment, ideally with exposure to the full sales cycle or supporting parts of it is desirable.  
• Confidence in pitching, presenting, and communicating with marketing and commercial decision-makers. 
• Motivation and enthusiasm for creating new sales opportunities through proactive outreach and follow-up. 
• Strong relationship-building skills, both with clients and internal colleagues. 
• A consultative and customer-focused mindset when approaching sales conversations. 
• Proactive, self-motivated, and resilient attitude, with a willingness to take initiative. 
• Curiosity and a desire to keep learning and developing new skills. 
• Clear and engaging communication and presentation skills. 
• Comfortable using sales tools and CRM systems to track activity and progress. 

Don’t fit all the criteria? Don’t worry! Our job adverts give you a flavour of what you can expect in the role, but you don’t have to tick every box. We put a lot of focus on the importance of developing our people, so if you think you’d be a great fit for us then hit apply. 

WHAT YOU’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’ll also get... 

• 25 days annual leave + an additional gifted day over the Christmas period 
• Full Vitality health cover including dental, optical and mental health support 
• Enhanced family leave entitlements 
• Electric car scheme  
• A day off for moving house  
• A day off for getting married  
• Regular social events such as Summer and Christmas parties and our annual Sales incentive trip 
• Life assurance at x4 annual salary 
• Employee Assistance Programme  

SPORTFIVE are proud to be an equal opportunities employer who provide equal employment opportunity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.