At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive revenue growth through sponsorship, hospitality, advertising, and events at Pirelli Stadium.
- Company: Join a dynamic football club with a focus on commercial partnerships.
- Benefits: Attractive salary plus commission, strong earning potential in a high-performance environment.
- Other info: Fast-paced role with opportunities to engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing team and make a real impact in the sports industry.
- Qualifications: Proven B2B sales experience and strong local networks are essential.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 32000 £ per year.
Join us as a driven, results-focused Business Development Manager to grow revenue across sponsorship, hospitality, advertising and events at the Pirelli Stadium. This is a fast-paced, target-led role focused on winning new business through proactive outreach, networking and face-to-face meetings, building strong commercial partnerships and delivering tailored solutions that drive income and client experience.
We’re particularly keen to hear from candidates with proven B2B sales experience across Burton, Derby and the surrounding area, with strong local networks and a real track record of generating and converting new business. Attractive package including commission and strong earning potential within a high-performance sports environment. If you’re commercially astute, tenacious and thrive on winning new business, this is your chance to play a key role in a growing football club. Salary: £32,000 (excluding commission).
Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge- Demonstrated track record in B2B sales – ideally within recruitment, property and advertising sectors
- Previous experience building and leveraging a strong network of corporate contacts, with the ability to generate new business opportunities
- Strong knowledge of the local area, with the ability to identify and target potential prospects
- Excellent negotiation, presentation and communication skills
- Commercially astute with the ability to package and sell creative solutions
- Ability to work to sales targets and thrive in a results driven environment
- Self-motivated, pro-active and tenacious
- Professional, personable, and comfortable engaging and influencing a wide range of stakeholders in both formal and informal settings
- Ability to work to high standards, flexible, with an ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure during key times
Apply online via the EFL's iRecruit portal: https://irecruit.efl.com/vacancies/2905/burton-albion-business-development-manager.html
Business Development Manager in Burton upon Trent employer: Burton Albion Football Club
Join a dynamic and ambitious football club that values innovation and growth, offering a vibrant work culture where your contributions directly impact the team's success. As a Business Development Manager at Pirelli Stadium, you'll enjoy competitive compensation, including commission opportunities, and the chance to thrive in a high-performance sports environment while building valuable local connections. With a focus on employee development and a supportive atmosphere, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.
Contact Details:
Burton Albion Football Club Recruitment Team
