Sales Manager – Sports, Leisure and Corporate – Midlands - £40,000About the RoleMy client is seeking a driven Sales Manager to join a dynamic sports-focused business. You''ll own the full sales cycle with leading leisure and sports brands—They will look at Talent from performance apparel and footwear to sporting venues—building strong partnerships and driving revenue growth.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute a targeted sales plan to hit revenue targets, leveraging direct outreach, account development, and promotional campaigns.Build and nurture lasting relationships with key decision-makers at sports, fashion, footwear and venue businesses, managing contracts, rates negotiations, and renewals.Identify new market opportunities across sports and leisure sectors, qualify prospects, and maintain a healthy sales pipeline.Collaborate cross-functionally (marketing, operations, product) to align on client feedback, competitor insights, and pricing strategies.Represent the company at industry events and client visits to showcase our offerings and strengthen brand presence.Your Background,Proven Sales Manager or Senior Sales Executive with 3+ years'' experience selling into sports, leisure or lifestyle brands (e.g. athletic apparel, sports footwear, stadiums or entertainment venues).Demonstrable passion for sport—whether on the track, field or in the stands—and deep understanding of the leisure/sports market landscape.Strong track record of meeting or exceeding targets, excellent negotiation skills, and a consultative approach to client engagement.Comfortable working in a hybrid model, balancing remote prospecting with in-person meetings and industry events.Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence at senior levels.If you live and breathe sport and have a proven sales pedigree in the leisure sector, we''d love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of our winning team!Sales Manager – Sports, Leisure and Corporate – Midlands - £40,000

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