Sales Account Manager - Sport

Birmingham Permanent View Job Description
My client, a market leading health and wellness business, is looking for a Sales Account Manager - Sport to join their exceptional Health, Corporate and Performance team (selling into professional sports clubs, universities, NHS, Military, private businesses etc) with a patch spanning the Midlands.
  • Market leading, ultra premium sports brand
  • Selling into professional sports clubs, universities, NHS, private businesses

About Our Client

Sold in over 150 countries globally, this premium sports + wellness brand has redefined the way fitness meets design. Manufacturing high-end fitness and wellness equipment, their products are trusted by elite athletes and sports clubs alike, it's where innovation and performance converge.

Offering a competitive salary and excellent earning potential, my client always look to promote within, meaning the successful candidate is not just joining the business for this role, but to establish a career!

Job Description

My client is looking for a Sales Account Manager to join their exceptional Health, Corporate and Performance team (selling into professional sports clubs, universities, NHS, Military, private businesses etc) with a patch spanning the Midlands. The ideal candidate will have a consultative sales approach, strong relationship building skills as well as the hunger and passion needed to upsell and develop new business. The Health, Corporate and Performance sector thrives off providing the utmost customer experience and our solutions enable the team to provide the clientele with the premium and luxury experience they seek.

As a Sales Account Manager - Sport, you will:

  • Consistently achieve and exceed sales targets across your Midlands Territory
  • Account Management - Manage a number of high-end accounts across professional sports clubs, universities, NHS, Military and private businesses
  • New Business - scope out new business opportunities across your Midlands territory
  • Create and present CAD visuals to clients (full training provided)
  • Manage your market and pipeline in line with sales productivity standards
  • Stay up to date as a product and solutions expert
  • Deliver a premium customer experience, including attending key installations
  • Work with finance to support proactive credit collection
  • Maintain accurate CRM and quotation data
  • Lead weekly pipeline reviews to drive conversion and forecast accuracy
  • Monitor and report on market, segment, and territory trends.

The Successful Applicant

The Successful Sales Account Manager - Sport:

  • Proven track record in both account management and business development
  • Experience in managing complex deals and selling solutions
  • Consultative selling approach and negotiation skills
  • Resilient prospector/business developer
  • A strong passion for sports and fitness / wellness
  • Excellent listening, communication, and presentation abilities
  • Hunger and results-driven mentality
  • Passion and optimism
  • Team player and collaborative
  • Independent and organised
  • Curious problem solver
  • You will be based in the Midlands (Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester area) and be happy to travel to meet customers across your Midlands patch.

What's on Offer

The Successful Sales Account Manager:

  • A competitive salary, excellent commission package + company car or car allowance
  • Corporate Wellness Programme and wellness benefits
  • Other company benefits



If you are interested, please apply, or reach out to Jon Dolbear at Michael Page on 07780 005638.

Contact
Jon Dolbear
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6869614
Phone number
+44 118 955 9052

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jon Dolbear
Consultant phone
+44 118 955 9052
Job reference
JN-102025-6869614