Situation vacant: sales officer

Football West is looking to hire a sales officer.

The sales officer will be responsible for engaging with Football West’s network of customers to increase participation in Football West’s programs and events. This role will also involve identifying potential new business opportunities that result in increased market share and revenue.

This position is in a call centre environment and is an entry level position that would suit someone who is keen to learn, loves working with customers and is looking to start or enhance a career in sport. It would be perfect for candidates seeking to work around school hours or study commitments.

This is a casual role and hours will vary depending on program operations. This position will initially be an eight-week trial, with potential for a longer-term casual contract. Candidates will need to be available Monday to Friday and commit to work 16 hours a week. Flexibility will be available on days of work and times and working from home options.

Successful candidates will be paid an hourly rate, plus commission.

Job tasks and responsibilities

• Engaging Football West’s network of new and pre-existing customers

• Continuously seek and identify new/potential business opportunities utilising all available resources and methods including, but not limited to, existing site contacts, or cold calling

• Initiate relationships with new customers and broaden those with existing customers

• Assist in the development of strategic sales and marketing plans

• Assist in the development of key marketing collateral to support the sales of a vast range of products/services

• Provide product knowledge and information to customers in relation to our diverse range of products

• Accurately record daily activity and sales results in our internal CRM system

• Achieve budgeted revenue for existing products, as well as new business targets

• Execute a sales cycle plan

• Assist in creating/developing a pipeline of ongoing sales

Skills and experience

• A high performing salesperson with a proven track record

• Have excellent communication, IT skills and ability to pick up new systems quickly

• Previous experience in cold calling and ability to handle 30 – 50 calls a day

• A high level of networking, negotiation and presentation skills with the ability to see the end goal and overcome obstacles to close deals and win work

• A self - driven, focused professional with a can-do attitude and the ability to manage their time effectively and work autonomously

• Be available outside normal business hours for customer requirements

• Sales experience in participation products and programs preferred, but not essential

Prerequisites

A person must be eligible to work in Australia in order to be employed by Football West and must also provide:

• Eligibility to work in Australia

• A current Working with Children Check

• A current driver’s licence

To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter describing your suitability for the role to careers@footballwest.com.au

About Football West

Our vision is to make football accessible and a great experience for all. It is an exciting time to be involved in Football West as we work towards both the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand and the completion of the State Football Centre in WA.

Football West is the sole governing body for football in WA and represents all levels of competition, development and coaching in metropolitan and regional areas.
With approximately 200,000 participants and 44,000 registered players, Football West, which is affiliated to Football Federation Australia, fosters an environment that brings the game to life on parks, pitches and indoor centres around the state.

Football West is an equal opportunity employer.

About the team and the role

The Participation Team is responsible for the planning, managing and delivery of new football products entry into market whilst also ensursing the growth of existing football products through the delivery of quality customer experiences across metropolitan and regional WA.

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