Business Development Manager

BDM - US Market Manchester (Ancoats) | North American Team Leaders in Hyperlocal Sports Marketing

At Eleven Sports Media, we help sports teams and brands connect with local communities through scalable partnerships that drive local impact, generate revenue, and inspire pride. We connect local businesses with some of the biggest names in sport through innovative, community-focused partner programmes. With a proven 15‑year track record, we’ve worked across multiple sporting leagues such as the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, English Premier League and more across Europe.

Our partnerships create access to a market traditionally reserved for national and global brands.

You’ll be part of our U.S. Partnership Sales Team, selling the value of small‑business partnerships to regional businesses across North America on behalf of major sports rights holders.

• Representing and working on behalf of sports rights holders (clubs)
• Prospecting your own data and sourcing key business and contact information
• Generating appointments with C‑suite and director‑level decision makers
• Winning new business by selling the benefits of becoming an official partner
• Presenting and selling the Eleven Sports Media partnership portfolio
• Collaborating closely within our U.S. sales team

• Monday–Thursday: 14:00–22:00
• Friday: 12:00–19:00
• Flexible working available
• Hybrid model:
  Work from home 2 days per week after probation

• Competitive basic salary depending on experience
• On‑target earnings: £60,000 – £95,000+
• Personal development and training courses
• Annual profit bonus scheme
• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus birthday leave
• Quarterly socials and company events

• Cycle, tech and car schemes

65k – 95k+ OTE (negotiable depending on experience)

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a direct B2B sales environment
• Confident using modern CRM systems (Salesforce experience is a plus)
• Career‑driven, motivated, and eager to learn
• Strong lead generation and prospecting skills
• A hunter mentality with a passion for new business
• Background as a Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, or similar B2B role

Culture sits at the heart of everything we do. As a fast‑moving, dynamic business, we’re looking for ambitious, career‑minded individuals who want to combine sport and sales while making a genuine impact and contributing to our team environment.

Please apply directly or contact Jamie Cheetham, Talent Acquisition Manager. Linked In:  Email: jamie.c

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Eleven Sports Media celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.