Head of Sales and Events

Job Description

The Role

This is a new position created to drive and maximise income from the sale of events, sponsorships and other commercial drivers at the clubs. The successful candidate will be charged with identifying and securing events (corporate, private, community, tournaments and competitions) as well as sponsorships (multi-club and individual club). He / she will also be charged with improving and maximising income from other income drivers (court pricing, membership, secondary spend).

The Person

A dynamic, proactive and ambitious person is sought. Someone who will grasp our Sales and Events function, get stuck in, show initiative, impetus, creativity and ideas, and achieve great results.

They\’re at a pivotal stage of growth, small but mighty, and building fast. The leaders are hands-on, and they\’re looking for someone who shares that mindset; a team player who’s just as happy to dive in and do the work as they are to help shape the bigger picture.

Role Overview

Event Sales

• Pitch, sell and manage corporate and private bookings (corporate days, client days, team-building days, inter-company events, industry gatherings etc)
• Identify and secure tournaments and competitions to be played at venues

Build and manage a sales pipeline, from lead gen to contract close acr…