Union is looking for an Accounts & Sales Executive

Responsibilities and duties

• Identify and prospect new companies through networking, cold calling and regional business events.
• Promote and sell the full range of the club's B2B offerings, including:
  • Sponsorship packages
  • Business seating packages
  • Hospitality packages
  • …
• Organise and conduct sales meetings, prepare commercial proposals, negotiate offers and finalise contracts.
• Collect clients' graphic assets and coordinate their integration with the club's various teams.
• Manage and develop the existing partner portfolio by maintaining regular contact, anticipating partners' needs and negotiating contract renewals.
• Ensure compliance with contractual commitments and monitor sponsorship activations, including collecting the necessary data for visibility reports and return on investment (ROI) analyses.
• Handle partners' day-to-day requests (additional tickets, event organisation, etc.).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date sales pipeline records, and ensure that contracts and customer information are properly entered into the relevant systems.
• Collect data during matches to provide sponsors with feedback on their activations following major games or midway through the season.
• Welcome VIP guests and sponsors on matchdays, before, during and after the game.
• Ensure that all contractual obligations are properly fulfilled at the stadium on matchdays.
• Handle last-minute logistical issues in coordination with the relevant departments, such as ticketing problems or seating arrangements in VIP areas.
• Contribute to achieving the club's commercial objectives in terms of new contracts, revenue generation and partner retention.

Profile

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role or field.
• Excellent command of Dutch and fluency in French. A good working knowledge of English is also required.
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential.
• As an Account & Sales Executive, you are outgoing and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• You are dynamic and proactive.
• You are able to work independently while also collaborating effectively with other departments on a daily basis.
• You have a genuine interest in professional football.

What we offer

A permanent employment contract with a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits (hospitalisation insurance, meal vouchers, reimbursement of public transport costs or provision of a company bicycle, cafeteria plan, homeworking opportunities, etc.).

A varied role in a stimulating working environment, as part of an enthusiastic and passionate team.

Diversity & Inclusion

Royale Union Saint-Gilloise recruits solely on the basis of merit, performance and a candidate’s ability to perform the role. The Club is committed to equal opportunities and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, age, nationality, marital status, ethnic origin or any other characteristic protected by law.