Sponsorship Sales Executive, Playfly Europe at Playsports - London, England, United Kingdom

SPONSORSHIP SALES EXECUTIVE, PLAYFLY LONDON

London, UK

Hybrid

THE RUNDOWN

We are seeking a highly motivated and target-driven Sales Executive to join our team. In this role, you'll play a vital part in driving sales by identifying, engaging, and supporting the development of brand partnerships for our sports property relationships. Your primary focus will be on executing an effective outreach strategy, achieving sales targets, meeting KPIs, and supporting pitch presentations.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

Sales outreach: Develop and execute targeted outreach strategies to engage prospective brand partners, leveraging CRM tools and industry insights.
Target-driven performance: Proactively pursue leads to meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs.
Pitch support: Assist senior partnerships leads in pitching to prospective sponsors.
Relationship management: Support the nurturing of relationships with new and existing partners through consistent and effective communication.
Insight and reporting: Use analytics to monitor progress, optimise outreach strategies, and report on performance to internal stakeholders.
Collaboration: Work closely with the sales teams to ensure seamless handover of leads and successful execution of partnership agreements.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING (E = Essential D = Desirable)

(E) 0-3 years of experience in a commercial, sales or partnerships-focused role, with a track record of contributing to successful sales or business development.
(E) Goal-oriented, target driven and highly motivated, with a proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
(E) Strong communication and organisational skills, with attention to detail.
(E) Proficiency in CRM tools, Excel, and Microsoft Suite.
(D) A background in sponsorship sales or brand partnerships is an advantage.
(D) An understanding of sports marketing and sponsorship landscapes.
(D) A passion for sports and familiarity with the industry.

What We Offer

A competitive compensation package
The opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Hands-on experience in sports marketing with introductions to a network of top-tier clients.
Guidance from experienced sports industry executives.
Ongoing training and development opportunities to support career growth.

WHAT WE DO

Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com

WHAT WE STAND FOR

At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it’s just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.

EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact recruiting@playfly.com.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time

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