Posted: 3 May 2024
Link to Apply: https://www.thedesertvipers.com/news/hiring-sales-executive
Link to Apply: https://www.thedesertvipers.com/news/hiring-sales-executive
About The Desert Vipers
The Desert Vipers are a professional cricket team based in Dubai, playing in the DP World ILT20. Owned by Avram Glazer (Manchester Utd / Tampa Bay Buccaneers), the Desert Vipers have fast become Dubai’s favourite cricket team, featuring world-class players and a brand committed to placing sustainability front and centre of its operations.
Our extensive sponsorship rights and sustainability programme deliver compelling sponsorship and partner opportunities, enabling brands in the UAE and around the world to connect with their audiences.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for an energetic, driven and creative sales professional that will bring a local network and fresh thinking to our franchise, build strong relationships and work with brands on sponsorship activation / sales strategies.
The role:
As a Sales Executive, you will be responsible for researching the market, targeting and identifying multiple sectors, developing sales opportunities, and executing sales pitches to corporates.
Your role will be to consult brands, identify their brand and business objectives and sell appropriate solutions, in line with Desert Vipers commercial objectives.
It would be beneficial for you to have experience in cricket / sport, but not essential. An interest in sustainability in sport will be positively considered. You will require 2/3+ years’ experience in a business development role, hands on experience with sales and a track record of building strong client relationships.
Responsibilities:
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Identify relevant leads in a variety of sectors and territories
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Open and close viable business opportunities
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Liaise and pitch to clients
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Have confidence to sell direct to MD/CEO level
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Manage team partner relationships
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Present solutions both in person and virtually to potential clients
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Create proposals and decks (working in partnership with colleagues in the commercial team)
Requirements
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“Hunter” mentality and target driven
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Pro-active attitude and an eagerness to learn
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Excellent communication skills
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Ability to travel internationally
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Willingness to work long hours / weekends when appropriate – particularly in the build up to and during DP World ILT20 season.
To apply
Please send your resume/CV to jobs@thedesertvipers.com together with a covering letter explaining why you’re suitable for the position. Please also mention the job title in the subject of the email. Thanks!
Diversity & Inclusion
All applications will receive consideration for placement without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
