Commercial ExecutiveWe are looking for an energetic, commercially driven Commercial Executive to help build and grow a significant non-matchday events business from the ground up.We are seeking someone entrepreneurial, proactive, and relationship-focused who thrives on outbound sales, developing pipelines, creating opportunities, and turning vision into revenue.The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and commercialising a premium events proposition during an exciting period of growth and transformation.The RoleThe Commercial Executive will lead the proactive sales and commercial development of the venue’s non-matchday events offering, driving revenue across:
- Conferences & banqueting
- Corporate events
- Weddings & celebrations
- Private hire
- Christmas parties
- Live events & entertainment
- Fan zone activations
- Premium hospitality experiences
This role will focus heavily on outbound business development, strategic relationship building, networking, pipeline generation, and converting opportunities into long-term commercial value.You will work closely with Marketing, Hospitality, Operations, and Commercial teams to position the venue as one of the region’s leading destination event spaces.Key Responsibilities
- Build and manage a high-quality sales pipeline using HubSpot CRM
- Drive proactive outbound business development activity
- Generate new opportunities through networking, prospecting, and relationship management
- Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings and long-term client relationships
- Develop and deliver sales strategies to support ambitious revenue targets
- Conduct venue tours, presentations, and client meetings
- Collaborate on marketing campaigns, launches, and promotional activity
- Support the launch and commercialisation of premium hospitality and event spaces
- Identify new products, experiences, and revenue opportunities
- Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline reporting through CRM systems
- Represent the business professionally across events and business communities
What We’re Looking ForWe are looking for someone commercially sharp, ambitious, and highly proactive who enjoys building relationships and creating opportunities.Candidates may come from backgrounds such as:
- Premium hospitality
- Venue sales
- Hotels
- Conferencing
- High-end events
- Lifestyle or challenger hospitality brands
Mostly importantly you will have:
- A proven track record in proactive sales and revenue generation
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills
- Confidence selling premium experiences and event concepts
- Experience managing pipelines and KPIs
- High energy and self-motivation
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- An entrepreneurial mindset
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced growth environment
Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to help shape a major growth project within an ambitious and forward-thinking sports and events business.You will be joining:
- An innovation-led culture
- A transformational development project
- A leadership team committed to growth and new ideas
- A role with genuine visibility, ownership, and impact
We have detailed the salary as competitive and we do not wish to advertise the salary range.
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Pay: £30,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
