As the VP Sales, you will be a key driver in propelling our sales strategy and execution to new heights. This leadership role requires a dynamic individual with a strategic mindset and the ability to inspire and manage a high-performing sales team. You will be responsible for leading sales initiatives, driving revenue growth, and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders. This is a people manager role, where your leadership will be crucial in developing and mentoring a team of sales professionals.
This role will be based in Chicago, US.
Benefits include access to DAZN, up to 15 days of paid time off and 9 days of annual leave, health benefits (including dental & eye care) and a generous sick time package as well as short and long-term disability covering, parental leave offering, personal insurances, such as basic life term and personal accident and access to a 401(k) retirement plan. You'll also find a family friendly community, free access for you and one other to our workplace mental health platform app (Unmind), learning and development resources, opportunity for flexible working, and access to our internal speaker series and events.
As our new VP Sales, you'll have the opportunity to:
Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve business objectives and revenue targets.
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of sales professionals to exceed sales goals and performance metrics.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand market share and drive growth.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sales strategies with overall company goals.
Analyze sales data and market trends to make informed business decisions and provide strategic recommendations.
Oversee the development of sales training programs to enhance the skills and performance of the sales team.
Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to promote our brand and services.
You'll have:
Proven leadership experience in sales, with a track record of driving revenue growth and achieving sales targets.
Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
Experience in managing and developing high-performing sales teams.
Ability to analyze market trends and sales data to make informed business decisions.
Proficiency in sales tools and CRM software.
Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
A results-oriented mindset with a passion for achieving excellence.
10+ years in media / sponsorship sales experience
4+ years in management
Must be based in "Chicago", willing to travel.
At DAZN, we bring ambition to life. We are innovators, game-changers and pioneers. So, if you want to push boundaries and make an impact, DAZN is the place to be.
As part of our team,you'll have the opportunity to make your mark and the power to make change happen. We're doing things no-one has done before, giving fans and customers access to sport anytime, anywhere. We're using world-class technology to transform sports and revolutionise the industry and we're not going to stop.
DAZN VALUES – THE 'HOW' IN WHAT WE DO:
AMBITIOUS – people who want to make a big impact and drive DAZN forward.
INVENTIVE – people with bright ideas who deliver great new experiences for our customers – and improvements for our business. People who come up with better, simpler ways of doing things.
PASSIONATE – people who are proud of our product, our content and our business – and love to shout about it. People who love what they do and show commitment every day.
BRAVE – people who take difficult decisions to help us focus on improving DAZN, our performance and our results.
SUPPORTIVE – people who know that we achieve more as a team than as individuals. People value inclusion and look out for each other, helping their colleagues enjoy their work and develop their careers. People who consider others before making decisions.
At DAZN, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values equality and diversity, where everyone can contribute and have their voices heard. This means hiring and developing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, age groups, sexual orientations, gender identities and abilities.
Everyone has the opportunity to make change and impact our DEI journey by joining our ERGs: Proud@DAZN, Women@DAZN, Disability@DAZN and ParentZone.
If you'd like to include a cover letter with your application, please feel free to. Please do not feel you need to apply with a photo or disclose any other information that is not related to your professional experience.
Our aim is to make our hiring processes as accessible for everyone as possible, including providing adjustments for interviews where we can.
We look forward to hearing from you.
