Senior Sales Executive
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/736016/151625
- Location: London
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours a week
- Salary: Circa £36,000 + Excellent benefits package
About the role
Senior Sales Executive – Sport Travel & Hospitality (STH Group, part of Sodexo)
Location:
Richmond upon Thames (3 days per week on site)
Salary: Circa £36,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
STH Group, a leading provider of premium hospitality for live sporting events, is now fully part of Sodexo (acquired in 2023) and integrating into Sodexo Live!. This is an exciting time to join a business that works with major events and high-profile clients across the sport travel and hospitality world.
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic sales professional to drive hospitality and travel package sales to some of the world’s most prestigious sporting events. This role is about sourcing and nurturing relationships with global sports fans and corporate clients, working diligently to develop connections and partnerships that endorse our service offering and enhance our market presence. Join us and be part of a team where passion meets purpose, and where your expertise can help shape the future of international sports experiences from our London base.
Please click here to apply via STH Group’s careers webpage.
What you’ll do
- Drive sales growth across STH Group’s sport travel and hospitality offerings
- Manage the full sales cycle – from prospecting and pitching through to closing deals
- Source, build and nurture relationships with global sports fans and corporate clients
- Work with prestigious clients to create tailored sport travel and hospitality solutions
- Deliver confident, compelling sales presentations and proposals
- Collaborate with senior leadership and wider Sodexo Live! teams based in Richmond upon Thames
- Represent STH Group and Sodexo professionally at client meetings and industry events
What we’re looking for
You do not need a background in sport or stadium environments – your sales track record is what matters most.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a strong background in sales with clear examples of deals they’ve closed
- Is comfortable working with high-profile or prestigious clients
- Is confident, personable and enjoys client-facing, relationship-focused work
- Has the confidence to pitch, negotiate and close with credibility and impact
- Ideally has an interest in sport or live events (a bonus, not a requirement)
- Is able to work 3 days per week in our Richmond upon Thames office
Why join STH Group (part of Sodexo)?
- Join a business at the heart of live sport and premium hospitality
- Be part of Sodexo’s growing Sodexo Live! community
- Enjoy the opportunity to grow your career within a global organisation
Ready to apply?
Please click here to apply via STH Group’s careers webpage.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
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Pension Plan
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Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
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Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
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