Sales Executive Required

If you are passionate about the Ospreys and have excellent communication skills this opportunity maybe for you.

  • Do you live in the Ospreys Region? Bridgend, Neath/Port Talbot, or Swansea?
  • Are you a big rugby fan and more importantly a big fan of the Ospreys?
  • Do you have previous sales experience preferably business 2 business and in a corporate sales arena?
  • Self motivated?
  • Good telephone manner and organistional skills?
  • Do want to be part of a winning team?

      The Role:

      You will be responsible for researching, achieving sales opportunities and setting sales appointments within an assigned geographical region. You will identify, develop and close business within the corporate hospitality and sponsorship sector. You will need to be passionate about the Ospreys brand and be able to relate to people of all levels especially in the local SME market.

      The Candidate Will: 

      - Be extremely self-motivated - showing the energy, drive and ambition required to fit into a skilled and results focused sales team
      - Be capable of operating effectively and comfortably across a number of business sectors 
      - Demonstrate excellent time management skills as well as organisational ability 
      - Have exceptional verbal and written communication skills
      - Be confident in dealing with both clients and colleagues in a professional manner
      - Have exceptional ability to continually source, develop and close new business opportunities

      Ideally you will have a B2B sales background ideally in advertising or sponsorship - with a history of achieving (and exceeding) challenging targets. This may be in a direct sales environment, or you could have a successful track record in telesales and feel you have the ability and strengths to be a true asset to the Ospreys.

      Hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm (35 hours per week). Some weekends and evenings may be required. This will be a temporary contract with the aim for the successful person to be employed directly by The Ospreys.

      In return, a competitive basic salary + very attractive bonus scheme is on offer, plus of course an opportunity to work with the most successful rugby team in Wales.

      Please send your CV, the date you are available to start work, and a covering letter explaining why you are the ideal person for the job, to ospreysjobs@googlemail.com