New Business Sales Executive (Maternity Cover)

Department: Hospitality Department

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (includes matchdays, evenings and weekends)

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (Specific Purpose - Maternity Cover, envisaged to be until October/November 2025)

Salary: £32,000 per annum + OTE

Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground

Closing Date: Sunday 17 November 2024

1.The Department

The Hospitality Department are responsible for the sales and delivery for all matchday hospitality and premium matchday experiences along with adhoc Club events such as End of Season Awards Dinner and Play on the Pitch experiences. This is an exciting time to join the Hospitality Department as we have expanded and developed our offering with over 15 areas offering world-class, premium experiences. The New Business team are responsible for identifying new potential customers, building relationships and driving forward new potential business.

2.The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a New Business Sales Executive to join our team based at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground to provide maternity cover. You will be responsible for identifying and generating new business across our seasonal and matchday offerings and ultimately driving revenue. You will use various approaches to identify potential new business, including networking, phone conversations and analysing lapse data to convert into business leads.

You will also work on matchdays, hosting prospective customers and showcasing our offerings whilst supporting the wider Hospitality Department as and when required.

For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.

3.The Person

We are looking for someone who is personable who can act as an ambassador for the Club, building strong relationships with customers from initial contact and providing best-in-class customer service. You will have demonstrable sales experience in a target-driven environment with a proven track record and desire to exceed targets. You will be a proactive and motivated individual with the eye for identifying new opportunities.

You will need to be able to work in a dynamic environment, working under pressure and meeting deadlines with the ability to multitask and prioritise appropriately. Ideally, you will also be process driven with good attention to detail with strong analytical/research skills.

As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV.

Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early

The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Equality Statement

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement

Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding