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Sales Account Executive

Elevate

Job Location:

Manchester - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 35000 - 40000

Posted: 30 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 25 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT ELEVATE:

Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high-performing organizations to find their limits and push past them. With expertise in brand consulting sales strategy data-driven insights and talent optimization Elevate gives its clients a competitive edge in the fight for peoples precious time and attention. Established in 2018 Elevate set out to help sports teams and leagues spark innovation and drive the years since the world of sports has transformed today standing at the convergence of media entertainment and consumer brands with Elevate supporting some of the worlds most ambitious businesses across these sectors. Elevates proprietary technology data sources and software products combined with our thoughtful insights and people-centric approach give clients a 360-degree view of their customers underpinning intelligent decision-making on marketing spend growth strategy and more.

Our team of 700 employees spans the globe with in 20 locations worldwide. We value recruiting diverse individuals to our team to bring new perspectives to our company and look forward to learning more about you in the recruitment process. To learn more and see what weve been up to follow Elevate on X LinkedIn and Instagram.

POSITION SUMMARY - SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

The Sales Account Executive will drive ticket sales and premium hospitality growth for a Premier League Football Club client through new business development account management and event execution. This includes selling VIP premium tickets for selected venues with regular travel to attend high-profile events and matches across the UK. The role requires delivering exceptional customer service and contributing to a high-performance team culture. A successful candidate will cultivate relationships with VIPs sports fans corporate and HNWI clients ensuring every interaction reflects professionalism discretion and the high standards expected at elite hospitality levels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales & Revenue Generation

Drive revenue through outbound sales efforts including cold calls virtual presentations in-person meetings and networking events.
Sell premium hospitality packages to individuals businesses and community organisations.
Upsell and cross-sell existing customers by identifying additional revenue opportunities. Meet or exceed assigned ticket sales and revenue goals.

Prospecting & Relationship Building

Maintain daily outreach goals using provided lead lists while generating new leads through referrals networking social selling and community involvement.
Build strong long-term relationships with clients through proactive communication personalised service and value-driven interactions.
Attend local events games and networking functions to support relationship-building and client engagement.

Client Service & Retention

Provide best-in-class service to all current and prospective clients responding promptly to inquiries and requests.
Manage and retain existing accounts by keeping in regular contact with clients.

Collaboration & Reporting

Work closely with marketing and events teams to develop and execute group sales campaigns and promotional initiatives.
Accurately maintain records of leads prospects sales activities and account information in the CRM system (e.g. Salesforce or equivalent). Contribute to a competitive and collaborative team culture by participating in meetings trainings and knowledge sharing.

Match Day & Event Support

Serve as a frontline representative on match days managing client experiences hosting events and resolving issues.
Travel to client venues across the UK including some out-of-hours and weekend commitments to support operations and provide on-site client service.
Assist client ticket and operations with event-day responsibilities as needed.

Additional Duties

Stay informed on industry trends team initiatives and local market dynamics.
Other duties as assigned by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in Business Sports Management Marketing or a related field preferred.
2 years of professional sales experience preferably in sports entertainment or hospitality.
Proven track record in B2B sales group sales or premium ticketing preferred.
Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce Microsoft CRM) and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).

Skills & Abilities

Goal-oriented with a proactive self-motivated mindset.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skillswritten verbal and presentation.
Comfortable presenting to and building relationships with corporate decision-makers and high-profile clients.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multitask and thrive in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.
Team-first attitude with high emotional intelligence and problem-solving capabilities.
Flexible and adaptable to work evenings weekends and holidays as to lift up to 20 lbs and travel occasionally for meetings or events.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment: Primarily Manchester office-based with frequent attendance at athletic events community engagements and client meetings.
Travel: Minimal but may be required for special events or out-of-office appointments.
Schedule: Includes evenings weekends and holidays especially during sports seasons and major events.
Compensation: Salary: per annum plus a healthy commission scheme.

This position is open to all qualified candidates. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability in connection with the application process you may contact us at emailprotected

We are proud to be an equal opportunity/veterans/disabled/ LGBT employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications merit and business need without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin disability status protected veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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