Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and talented Head of Sales, with a track record in generating new business, achieving sales targets, and the ability/experience to manage and implement sales plans. You should be a leader and self-starter, able to drive sales directly and indirectly via 3rd party sales channels.
The role of Head of Hospitality Sales is to achieve sales targets for the Tournament’s Hospitality Programme via direct large corporate sales and sales via 3rd party channels such as clubs, stadia, and marketing partners. Experience in Sports Hospitality sales would be ideal, but other hospitality and business to business sales are transferable. You should have knowledge of and enjoy sport, and an interest in Rugby League is an advantage.
You will play a key role in the team which will deliver hospitality at all 61 matches, across all three tournaments – Men’s,
Women’s, and Wheelchair – at venues such as St James’ Park, Elland Road, Old Trafford, and the Emirates Stadium. If you have relevant sales and sales management experience, ability to connect with large corporate customers, clubs, stadia, and other 3rd parties – we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
• Achieve team and own sales targets
• Manage sales resource and implement sales plan
• Liaise with key stakeholders
• Sell to large corporate and group buyers
• Sell to and manage sales via 3rd parties
• Drive new business activity

Skills and Experience
• Demonstrate ability to achieve sales direct and via 3rd parties
• Planning and implementation skills
• Leadership and communication skills
• Sales / sales team management
• Understanding and interest in international sport and major events

How to apply
To apply for this role please submit your CV with supporting covering letter which demonstrates your suitability for the role via email to info@kinseysears.com Applications will be assessed as they are received and suitable candidates will be contacted for interview immediately. For a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact: Tom Sears, Managing Director m: +44 7775 106670 t: +44 203 488 2629 e: tsears@kinseysears.com