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Up to £30,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission
Year 1 OTE: £40,000–£60,000 | Year 2 OTE: £50,000–£70,000
Glasgow | Office-Based | Full-Time | Permanent
Via is supporting a leading corporate hospitality business to recruit ambitious Sales Executives to join its growing commercial team.
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for sport and some experience in sales, customer service or an office-based role? Looking for a career where your earning potential is in your hands and your progression is based on performance?
This is an exciting opportunity to begin your sales career with a business that delivers premium hospitality experiences at some of the world's biggest sporting events. You'll receive industry-leading training, ongoing coaching and genuine opportunities to progress into senior sales and leadership positions.
No previous experience in the sports or hospitality industry is required—just the ambition to succeed.
The Opportunity
As a Graduate Sales Executive, you'll build relationships with businesses across the UK, introducing them to exclusive hospitality experiences at iconic sporting events.
You'll learn how to identify new opportunities, develop your own client portfolio and manage the full sales process from initial conversation through to closing the deal.
Working alongside experienced sales professionals, you'll receive continuous coaching to help you maximise your earnings and accelerate your career.
What You'll Be Doing
Learn how to generate new business through outbound calling, LinkedIn and market research
Speak with business owners and senior decision-makers across a range of industries
Build and manage your own pipeline of prospective clients
Present premium corporate hospitality packages tailored to clients' needs
Develop long-term client relationships
Negotiate and close new business opportunities
Manage bookings from initial enquiry through to confirmation
Maintain accurate CRM records
Achieve and exceed sales targets while developing your commercial skills
The Events You'll Be Selling
You'll work with premium hospitality packages for world-renowned events including:
Formula 1
Wimbledon
Royal Ascot
Six Nations
Premier League Football
International Cricket
Rugby
Horse Racing
And many more
This Role Would Suit Someone Who Is
Passionate about sport and major live events
Competitive, ambitious and motivated by success
Looking to build a long-term career in sales
Confident speaking with new people
Eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
Motivated by uncapped commission and career progression
We're Looking For
A Bachelor's Degree in Sport, Sports Business, Sports Management or a related subject
Up to 3 years' experience in sales, recruitment, customer service or another office-based commercial role
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Confidence speaking on the phone
A resilient, target-driven mindset
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
What's On Offer
Up to £30,000 basic salary
Uncapped commission
Year 1 OTE of £40,000–£60,000
Year 2 OTE of £50,000–£70,000
Structured training programme
Ongoing coaching and mentoring
Clear progression into Senior Sales Executive and leadership roles
Private BUPA health and dental insurance
Pension and life assurance
Perkbox membership
23 days annual leave, increasing to 26 with service
Christmas office closure
Monthly team socials
Travelcard loan
Cycle to Work scheme
Refer-a-Friend bonus
Long service rewards, including a paid sabbatical after 10 years
If you're a motivated graduate who enjoys building relationships, has a passion for sport and wants to launch a rewarding sales career with uncapped earning potential, we'd love to hear from you.
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