Vacancy: Sales and Key Account Executive

📌 Job Title: Sales and Key Accounts Executive
📍 Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Some hybrid working considered)
🕒 Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours per week
💰 Salary: £30,000 (Pro Rata) + Performance-Related Pay (PRP)
📣 Reports to: Company Directors

🚀 Role Purpose

We’re looking for a results-driven Sales and Key Accounts Executive to play a vital role in driving sales, growing our client base, and maintaining top-tier service for our valued partners. You'll lead on new business development while ensuring existing accounts receive exceptional support and service. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and has a genuine passion for sport.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

🔹 Sales & Business Development

• Deliver and exceed personal and company sales targets and KPIs
• Proactively identify and convert new business opportunities across the UK
• Develop bespoke teamwear solutions for sports clubs, educational institutions, and organisations
• Lead outreach campaigns and attend networking events or client visits where required

🔹 Account Management & Client Retention

• Act as the key point of contact for key accounts, ensuring a high-quality customer experience
• Build long-term client relationships based on trust, reliability, and value
• Coordinate with the operations team to ensure timely fulfilment and accuracy of orders
• Monitor client satisfaction and implement improvements to increase retention

🔹 Performance & Administration

• Maintain accurate records of client communication, sales pipeline, and KPIs using CRM software
• Generate and present regular performance reports to the Company Directors
• Work closely with the production team
• Conduct competitor and market analysis to inform strategy
• Support the training and development of internal team members
• Ensure full compliance with internal processes and timelines

🔹 Marketing & Brand Growth

• Contribute to strategic marketing campaigns in collaboration with the marketing team
• Represent the 17Sport brand professionally on visits, calls, and at events
• Support content creation and engagement across digital platforms and social media

✅ KPIs and Success Measures

• Monthly/quarterly sales and revenue targets achieved
• Client retention rate
• Speed and quality of account servicing
• CRM and admin compliance
• Growth of average order value across key accounts
• Contribution to new business acquisition

🔎 Person Specification

💼 Why Join 17Sport?

We’re a growing teamwear and retail company with national reach and deep community roots. We offer:

• Paid annual leave
• Free staff kit
• Commission and performance-related bonuses
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• CPD and development opportunities

We value enthusiasm, loyalty, creativity, and a strong work ethic. We also proudly support a diverse and inclusive team.

📬 How to Apply

Send your CV and covering letter to: directors@17sport.co.uk

Deadline: Friday 29th August (please note: we may appoint early if the right candidate is found)
Strictly no agencies.