Sports Sales Executive
Listed on 2026-09-15
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Sales
Business Development, B2B Sales, Sales Development Rep/SDR
Up to £30,000 Basic Uncapped Commission Year 1 OTE: £40,000–£60,000 | Year 2 OTE: £50,000–£70,000 Glasgow | Office-Based | Full-Time | Permanent
Via is supporting a leading corporate hospitality business to recruit ambitious Sales Executives to join its growing commercial team. Are you a recent graduate with a passion for sport and some experience in sales, customer service or an office-based role? Looking for a career where your earning potential is in your hands and your progression is based on performance? This is an exciting opportunity to begin your sales career with a business that delivers premium hospitality experiences at some of the world's biggest sporting events.
You'll receive industry-leading training, ongoing coaching and genuine opportunities to progress into senior sales and leadership positions. No previous experience in the sports or hospitality industry is required—just the ambition to succeed.
- Learn how to generate new business through outbound calling, Linked In and market research
- Speak with business owners and senior decision-makers across a range of industries
- Build and manage your own pipeline of prospective clients
- Present premium corporate hospitality packages tailored to clients' needs
- Develop long-term client relationships
- Negotiate and close new business opportunities
- Manage bookings from initial enquiry through to confirmation
- Maintain accurate CRM records
- Achieve and exceed sales targets while developing your commercial skills
- Formula 1
- Wimbledon
- Royal Ascot
- Six Nations
- Premier League Football
- International Cricket
- Rugby
- Horse Racing
- And many more
- Passionate about sport and major live events
- Competitive, ambitious and motivated by success
- Looking to build a long-term career in sales
- Confident speaking with new people
- Eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Motivated by uncapped commission and career progression
- A Bachelor's Degree in Sport, Sports Business, Sports Management or a related subject
- Up to 3 years' experience in sales, recruitment, customer service or another office-based commercial role
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Confidence speaking on the phone
- A resilient, target-driven mindset
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
- Up to £30,000 basic salary
- Uncapped commission
- Year 1 OTE of £40,000–£60,000
- Year 2 OTE of £50,000–£70,000
- Structured training programme
- Ongoing coaching and mentoring
- Clear progression into Senior Sales Executive and leadership roles
- Private BUPA health and dental insurance
- Pension and life assurance
- Perkbox membership
- 23 days annual leave, increasing to 26 with service
- Christmas office closure
- Monthly team socials
- Travelcard loan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Refer-a-Friend bonus
- Long service rewards, including a paid sabbatical after 10 years
If you're a motivated graduate who enjoys building relationships, has a passion for sport and wants to launch a rewarding sales career with uncapped earning potential, we'd love to hear from you.
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