About We Play

We Play are a results driven social media agency that specialises in commercialising the relationship between brands and sports fans.

Founded by young entrepreneur Luca Massaro (ex Chelsea FC/Target Media/Gumtree), with the vision to become the leading sport social media agency. We Play’s clients include 888sport, Moneygram, WhoScored.com, Sportlobster.com, Fantasy League, Yonex, Fieldoo, Ultimate Fan Live, Matchpint, London FA and the Amateur FA.

The team at We Play is young, motivated and the Central London office is fast-paced. This role requires someone determined and entrepreneurial with the ambition to succeed at the highest level.

What is the Role?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic sports fan with experience within a sales environment. This person will be working within the current business development team to assist in generating new business from prospective clients. The role:

• Identifying leads
• Evaluating the social strategies of potential clients
• Managing the company’s client acquisition strategy and CRM database
• Calling prospective clients to promote our services
• Arrange meetings aimed at securing new client acquisition
• Hitting weekly outreach targets
• Pitch development and execution

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree at (2:1) level or above
• 2+ years experience in sales and marketing environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have knowledge of sector and a track record for sales
• Database of relevant industry contacts
• Proficient knowledge of digital marketing and social media
• Passionate sports fan with knowledge of multiple sports
• Desire to develop self and go further than what is asked
• A hunger for the industry and in achieving against set targets
• Be motivated to attend regular networking events
• Ability to work in a small team whilst also be self-directed and manage own tasks and responsibilities

Nice-to-haves

• Table Tennis and Pool skills
• Strong sense of humour and a good level of banter

To apply for this role please send your CV and a covering letter to hello@weplay.co. – Good luck!