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Are you a sales professional with a passion for sport and live events?Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.Confident in building relationships and securing commercial deals?hen this could be your next exciting opportunity.Plumpton Racecourse is a historic and vibrant sporting venue nestled in the heart of the Sussex countryside. With a proud tradition of delivering unforgettable race days and hosting premium events, theyre looking for a driven Head of Sales to grow their commercial revenues across raceday hospitality, sponsorship, group bookings, and non-racing events.Youll be based at Plumpton Racecourse and will play a key role in driving ticketing, hospitality, and sponsorship sales, working closely with marketing and operations to ensure an outstanding experience for clients and partners.What you'll be doing:Sales and Business DevelopmentLead sales across raceday hospitality, group bookings, and sponsorship packagesDevelop new business opportunities and support the retention of existing clientsDeliver targeted sales campaigns including email marketing, telemarketing, and partner promotionsClient Engagement & Relationship ManagementBuild strong relationships with new and existing customersSupport the planning and delivery of familiarisation events and client visits on racedaysRepresent Plumpton at relevant industry events, conferences, and networking opportunitiesEvent SupportContribute to the success of non-racing event salesEnsure smooth handover of client bookings to operations and delivery teamsAssist in identifying new commercial opportunities aligned to business goalsMarketing CollaborationWork closely with the marketing team to support promotional campaigns and customer acquisitionHelp ensure customer data is effectively used to generate leads and repeat businessSupport the implementation of ICX strategies to improve customer experience and sales performanceWhat youll bring:Proven experience in a sales or commercial role, ideally within the sport, leisure, or events sectorsA proactive approach to generating leads and securing bookingsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsConfidence in building rapport with clients and handling negotiationsOrganised and able to manage multiple projects and campaigns at onceWhy join Plumpton?Youll be joining a collaborative and ambitious team at a unique sporting venue. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in growing commercial revenue, with the support of an experienced leadership team.To apply, hit the Apply button and attach your CV.The Executives in Sport Group are exclusively retained on behalf of Plumpton Racecourse to appoint this position. All direct applications will be forwarded to them.We kindly ask all applicants to complete our diversity monitoring form (link below). All responses are anonymous and help us promote inclusive recruitment practices.Diversity Monitoring Form: https://forms.office.com/e/JiHhaygZchDue to expected high interest, we may close applications earlyso dont delay!