Sponsorship & Partnerships Sales Executive

chester-races; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent racecourse management company based in Chester seeks a Sales Development Executive to generate new business and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate will possess 2-3 years of experience in sales, with a proven track record in sponsorship or marketing. Responsibilities include identifying potential clients, maintaining CRM records, and collaborating with the Commercial Team to meet revenue goals. A flexible working approach is available, with a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 plus commission.

Benefits

Race Day tickets

Enhanced pension contributions

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2-3 years professional experience in sales, business development, or commercial roles.
• Experience in sponsorship, partnerships, or marketing-led sales.
• Proven ability to identify and engage brands for activation opportunities.
• Experience attending networking events and building business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and target potential brands/companies.
• Generate new business via various channels.
• Represent the company at events and forums.
• Research and tailor proposals to meet prospects' needs.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and log communications.

Skills

Commercially minded

Clear communicator

Relationship-builder & networker

Negotiator

Problem solver

Target-driven

Confident representative

Education

Business, Marketing, or related degree

Tools

HubSpot CRM

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

A prominent racecourse management company based in Chester seeks a Sales Development Executive to generate new business and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate will possess 2-3 years of experience in sales, with a proven track record in sponsorship or marketing. Responsibilities include identifying potential clients, maintaining CRM records, and collaborating with the Commercial Team to meet revenue goals. A flexible working approach is available, with a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 plus commission.