Trainee Sports Sales Manager

at  Channel Partners Group

Job Title: Sports Sales Manager
Location: Birmingham
Company Overview: Channel Partners Group is a dynamic and innovative leader in the sports industry, dedicated to delivering unparalleled experiences to fans worldwide. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, creativity, and fostering a winning culture. As we continue to expand our reach, we’re seeking a passionate and results-driven Sales Manager to join our team and drive revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives.
Job Summary: As our Sales Manager, you will be responsible for leading our sales team to achieve and exceed revenue targets through the development and execution of comprehensive sales strategies. You will leverage your expertise in direct marketing and business development to cultivate relationships with clients, identify new opportunities for revenue generation, and drive customer engagement. This role requires a strong understanding of the sports psychology industry, exceptional leadership skills, and keen to expand our company in a fast pace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• No experience needed
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team to achieve ambitious goals.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with a data-driven approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships, build rapport, and close deals with clients and partners.
• Passion for sports psychology and a deep understanding of the sports minded individuals.
• Flexibility to travel and work evenings.

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and maximise profitability.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing sales team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Identify new business opportunities and cultivate relationships with clients, and partners to drive revenue growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including direct marketing, and finance, to execute integrated sales campaigns and initiatives.
• Analyse direct market trends, customer insights, and competitive intelligence to inform sales strategies and decision-making.
• Manage the sales pipeline, track performance metrics, and provide regular reporting to senior management.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with clients, ensuring alignment with company objectives and compliance with legal requirements.
• Stay abreast of industry developments and theoretical practices,