Vacancy: Commercial Sales Executive

Friday 31st January, 2025 at 3:31pm

Partick Thistle Football Club is currently accepting applications for a Commercial Sales Executive to join our team at the Wyre Stadium at Firhill. Read more below:

Job Title: Commercial Sales Executive

Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Reports to: General Manager

Job Type: Full Time (including weekend working)

Salary: £26,000 p/a with commission-based incentives linked to sales performance How to apply: Email CV with cover letter to

Application deadline: Friday 21st February. Please note, due to an expected high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than the application deadline stated above. Early application is advised.

Overview:

Partick Thistle FC is looking for a dynamic and results-driven Commercial Sales Executive to drive sponsorship and advertising sales across the club’s digital and physical assets.

Reporting initially to the General Manager, this role is a key part of our newly expanded commercial sales team, responsible for identifying new opportunities, building strong relationships, and closing deals that generate revenue for the club.

This is an outward-facing, proactive sales role that requires energy, persistence, and a strong ability to engage with local businesses and community partners. The successful candidate will be a confident communicator with a track record of securing commercial deals and will thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

We are looking for someone who:

Is highly motivated and thrives in a competitive sales environment
Can proactively identify and develop new commercial opportunities
Has excellent relationship-building skills and is comfortable engaging with business owners and decision-makers
Has a proven ability to close deals and meet or exceed revenue targets
Understands the value of sponsorship and advertising in a football club environment

This role is ideal for a commercially minded sales professional who enjoys working in the sports industry and is looking to make a tangible impact on the club’s commercial success.

Key Responsibilities:

As Commercial Sales Executive, you will:

Actively prospect, generate leads, and secure new sponsorship and advertising deals
Develop strong relationships with local businesses, ensuring long-term commercial partnerships
Sell across the club’s full portfolio of commercial assets, including match sponsorships, perimeter boards, player sponsorships and digital advertising
Deliver revenue growth for the club against agreed targets
Work closely with the General Manager and Business Development Manager, once recruited, to execute the club’s commercial strategy
Represent the club professionally at networking events and industry functions to drive new business
Maintain accurate sales records and ensure all agreements are properly documented and fulfilled
Provide excellent service to sponsors and advertisers, ensuring high retention rates
Qualifications and Skills:

Essential

Previous experience in a sales role, ideally within sponsorship, advertising, or a related commercial environment
Ability to work flexibly around a changing fixture schedule
Strong negotiation and closing skills with a proven track record of hitting revenue targets
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Self-motivated and able to work independently to drive new business
A professional, confident approach to engaging with businesses and key stakeholders

Desirable

Experience in sports, events, or hospitality sales
Knowledge of the Scottish business landscape and local networking opportunities
Understanding of football sponsorship and the commercial landscape of the sport
Personal attributes
Goal-oriented with a strong drive to succeed
Persuasive and resilient, able to handle rejection and keep momentum
Adaptable and able to think on your feet in a fast-moving environment
Professional approach and a strong, positive ambassador for the club