Client Account & Growth Executive (Sports)

Overview: The Client Account Executive (Sports) is responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities. This includes researching and analysing potential markets and opening relationships with prospective partners and clients.

You will lead on new and existing business in the Sports sector, while also supporting the Senior Ticketing Manager with their own existing and prospective relationships.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the success of the company by overseeing the introduction of some of the company’s most important prospective clients. You will need to be a strong communicator, a strategic thinker, and a proactive problem-solver with a passion for delivering exceptional business development growth.

Location: Remote with one day a week in a shared working space in Sheffield

Hours: Full-Time (9:30am – 5:30pm as standard, but open to discussion upon acceptance of an offer)

Reports to: Senior Ticketing Manager

Salary: £25,000

Personal Attributes:

• Self-starter with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Results-oriented with a strong focus on achieving and exceeding targets.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• A keen interest and understanding of UK and International sports and a passion for increasing accessibility and attendance within the sector.

Education and Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant working experience.

Experience:

• 1-2+ years of experience in business development, sales and relationship management.
• Alternatively we’re open to applicants with 1-2+ years experience working in UK Sports sector.
• Demonstrable experience in developing and maintaining relationships with clients and partners.