Sales Manager, London, United Kingdom, Sports Recruitment International Jobs

Sales Manager

Company	Eurosport	Job Type	Full Time
Location	London, United Kingdom	Job Reference	PC10694
Salary	Competitive	Closing Date	Open until filled
Industry	Broadcast & Media

Job Details

Background

The Eurosport Group is Europe's leading sports entertainment group. With an unrivalled network of media platforms, Eurosport broadcasts in 20 languages and reaches 125 million homes across 59 countries. Eurosport an official broadcaster to the London 2012 Olympics.

The Sales Manager will work in coordination with the Sales Director and Head of Sales to deliver the annual revenue targets set by Eurosport's Commercial Board.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver revenue objectives for allocated agency and client list
Inform Sales Director of accounts updates to help him/her forecast revenue figures for all agencies and clients as accurately as possible
Contact agencies and clients on a regular basis, build and present proposals
Ensure necessary servicing is carried out for each agency/client - mid/post campaign analysis, proposals, necessary paperwork i.e. contracts
Ensure all agency personnel gets informed of any updates, new events and opportunities
Ensure clients on target list are met on a regular basis
Responsibility for management and development of Sales Executive
Develop new business opportunities

Skills & Experience

Minimum 3 years sales experience, preferable in advertising (e.g. International media industry) or in sport sponsorship sales
Experience in building offers, selling & closing
Demonstrable record of making sales and increasing revenues
Communication skills
Experience managing internal and external relationships
Experience working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
Ability to manage budgets and deliver revenue targets
Creative and proactive disposition
Flexibility to travel as and when needed
Team player a must, with a passion for sport a plus
Languages an advantage, in particular French