Sales Manager, Digital - Sports Broadcast

️ Contract type : Permanent

Based in London, UK with Hybrid work setup

➡️ How to apply ? To apply use \”Apply via LinkedIn\”

Help shape the future of sports broadcasting, What is HBS ?

You’ve probably watched a ⚽ football game at some point in your life. Well, if it was a World Cup match, it was likely filmed and produced by the HBS (Host Broadcast Services) team . We are involved in the production of the following events : FIFA World Cup 26™, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Australia…

For this role, you must:

1. Have proven experience in digital sales within the sports media industry – specifically with branded content development, league growth strategies, and digital offerings for major sporting events or organizations.
2. Demonstrate a track record of successful business development – including expanding client portfolios beyond established sectors, identifying market gaps, and creating tailored sales strategies that drive revenue growth.

Why join our Digital Team? Drive Innovation in Sports Media!

We\’re expanding our digital footprint through Skroller, our innovative digital agency launched to bring HBS\’s world-class production expertise to the commercial market. After successfully providing digital services to major organizations like FIFA, we\’re diversifying our portfolio and need a strategic sales professional to help us grow.

Skroller operates across four key pillars:

• Content : Helping clients activate digital content around their athletes and events
• Production : Creating films and programs for platforms like YouTube
• Campaigns & Consultancy : Driving financial growth and engagement for clients
• Extended Reality : Pushing boundaries with innovative digital experiences

This is your chance to work with a globally recognized team while helping to establish new partnerships beyond our traditional sphere of influence.

Your Responsibilities

Business Development

• Drive the sales strategy for our digital portfolio, considering our unique products and market position
• Formulate tailored sales solutions and create necessary tools to execute the strategy
• Expand our client base beyond our current portfolio
• Establish and raise the profile of HBS and Skroller in previously untapped areas like branded content
• Identify gaps in the market where our skills and reputation can create value

Client Relationship Management

• Maintain and nurture relationships with key client accounts
• Help clients understand the full possibilities offered by our content and products
• Develop HBS\’s external image and increase visibility of our innovations in the market

Performance Tracking

• Participate in setting and reporting on KPIs
• Create marketing presentations of achievements
• Analyze client feedback to improve our business approach

Innovation and Guidance

• Collaborate with HBS divisions to propose innovative ideas
• Offer guidance on adapting services to client needs
• Stay ahead of industry trends and innovations to inform strategy

Is it really for me?

You\’re the ideal candidate if:

• You thrive in a sales environment and are passionate about digital technologies and tools
• You possess exceptional communication skills with a strong customer relationship orientation
• You know how to manage budgets and revenues forecasting
• You have a strong understanding of the digital landscape including branded content, league growth strategies, and digital offerings
• You\’ve worked as a digital sales person for a league or managed content for major brands
• You can identify strategic moves and market opportunities

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