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Commercial Sales Executive
Exeter Chiefs
Exeter Chiefs is an English professional rugby union club based in Exeter, Devon. They play in Premiership Rugby, England's top division of rugby.
Job Posted- 25 Oct 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 1 Nov 2026
Exeter Chiefs are looking for a Commercial Sales Executive to join and support the commercial team at Sandy Park.
The Role
This is a rare opportunity for someone with an interest in professional sport and excellent communication skills to gain experience in a dynamic, ambitious team. Working under the Head of Corporate Sales, you will support all aspects of day-to-day commercial work, including prospecting, sales calls, benchmarking, sponsor analysis and commercial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Source new business leads through networking, prospecting and sales calls
- Help activate sponsorship agreements, including arranging player appearances
- Create and update social stats for players to support the sales proposition
- Assist with renewals of existing sponsors and hospitality guests
- Support the commercial team with business and sponsor events
- Help with corporate hospitality bookings and matchday documents
- Work on matchdays where required and keep up to date with commercial deals in sport
About You
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, in person and on the phone
- A desire to build a commercial career in professional sport
- Able to build good professional relationships and work as part of a team
- Able to work under pressure and prioritise during busy periods
- Confident using Microsoft Office 365
Key Details
- Location: Sandy Park, Exeter
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:30, plus matchdays (time off in lieu)
- Contract: Full time
- Salary: £28,000 plus commission, with OTE of £45,000
- Benefits: Contributory pension, 25 days’ holiday, free on-site parking, staff match tickets and shop discount
- Closing date: 1 November 2026
How to Apply
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