Business Development Manager
Reporting to: UK Managing Director
Team: Sales
Location: Esher, London
Term: Permanent
Sporting Jobs are introducing this exciting new role on behalf of Amayse to target business growth within the sports industry, particularly focusing on championship football, sports stadiums, mass participation events and new business areas. The role will also include business development within the digital print and exhibitions market.
A demanding yet very rewarding role that would suit a self-motivated, success-driven professional with a strong sales background, preferably in football. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be set sales targets with performance measured against new business achieved and profitable revenue growth.
WHO ARE AMAYSE?
Amayse are the originators of 3D signage at sports events. They have unparalleled experience and innovation in design and technology that ensures that we remain the largest global supplier of 3D sports signage, providing 3D pitch painted logos and 3D CamCarpets to sporting events worldwide. Amayse is also a leading supplier in both venue and event branding and large-format signage for indoor and outdoor use. Amayse is a leading expert in our field and our name is synonymous with excellent customer service, quality products and delivery.
THIS JOB WILL SUIT YOU IF
- You can identify new business opportunities in order to generate revenue, improve profitability and help grow the business.
- You can identify and respond to new sales leads, building strong relationships with both new and existing clients.
- You are passionate about the sports industry and excited about identifying new revenue opportunities.
- You have strong interpersonal skills and able to interact with personnel on all levels both internally and externally.
- You are proactive, self-motivated, energetic and able to work independently.
- You are commercially minded, a creative thinker and results driven.
YOU’LL BE
- Researching and evaluating potential new markets/clients and identifying key decision makers to approach.
- Generate leads and cold calling prospective customers.
- Building relationships with new clients and developing a database of valuable contacts.
- Negotiating commercial terms and managing contractual processes.
- Developing and implementing a consistent sales strategy.
- Preparing sales presentations and responding to new business tenders.
- Reporting to senior management at regular sales review meetings.
- Working with design and account management teams to facilitate client briefs and handover the day-to-day project management smoothly and efficiently.
YOU’LL HAVE
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the sports industry with proven successful experience in client-facing sales and business development.
- Credibility within the market and able to build strong client relationships.
- Strong presentation and reporting skills with a good structure and overview of tasks and targets.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, influencing and decision-making skills.
- A strong hands-on attitude, a personable nature and able to build strong professional relationships quickly.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Established network of relevant industry contacts.
- Full clean UK driver’s license.
YOU’LL RECEIVE
- Attractive and incentivised salary package
- Statutory workplace pension scheme
- Employee benefits package if applicable
