Premium Sales Executive

Aviva Arena at Brabazon is an ambitious project aimed at transforming the historic Brabazon hangars and surrounding area into Bristol's premier live entertainment district. It will boast a 20,000-capacity indoor arena, a 10,000sqm conference and exhibition centre and a new social hub.

Set to be the South West's top destination for music, comedy, sports, and entertainment, Aviva Arena promises unforgettable experiences for everyone. This project is part of a larger £3 billion investment in the Brabazon neighbourhood, projected to boost the local economy by £1.5 billion.

Join us now as a Premium Sales Executive, supporting the growth of premium hospitality revenue. This role focuses on building client relationships, managing sales opportunities across suites, memberships and premium seating, while delivering a high-quality customer experience.

What you'll do

You'll be working closely with the Head of Premium Sales, helping convert prospects and contribute to team targets while ensuring a seamless client journey.

Other duties include:

• achieving individual sales targets contributing to £14m+ premium revenue 
• managing an active pipeline, meeting conversion targets, and maximising client revenue 
• maintaining accurate CRM records and supporting revenue forecasting 
• generating new business via calls, email, LinkedIn, networking, and referrals 
• selling premium products including suites, memberships, and seating packages 
• delivering against KPIs and activity metrics set by the Head of Premium Sales 
• building relationships with corporate clients, SMEs, and individuals 
• attending networking events and supporting lead generation and brand awareness 
• delivering a consultative, high-quality sales experience tailored to clients 
• supporting onboarding, retention, renewals, upselling and account growth 
• collaborating with Marketing, Partnerships, Operations and Catering teams 
• representing Aviva Arena at events and promotional activities 
• supporting team delivery during events and client hosting 
• monitoring market trends, competitors, and gathering client feedback to improve the offering.

What you'll need

• Experience in sales or live entertainment, ideally in hospitality, events, sport, or luxury sectors. 
• Proven track record of hitting or exceeding sales targets. 
• Strong understanding of sales processes, pipeline management and CRM systems. 
• Skilled in consultative selling of high-value products. 
• Passion for delivering excellent customer service with strong relationship-building skills. 
• Highly motivated, target-driven and proactive. 
• Confident, professional communicator with strong attention to detail. 
• Organised, resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. 
• Knowledge of the South West corporate market or premium hospitality sales.
• The ability to achieve targets in a competitive market and build a pipeline for a new venue. 
• Comfortable managing multiple prospects and longer sales cycles. 
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and attend events.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.