Business Development Manager at Y1 Custom

4 weeks ago

London Area, United Kingdom Y1 Sport Full time

The Opportunity:

Step into the world of sportswear innovation Y1 Sport is on the hunt for dynamic go-getters ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge sports & leisurewear. Join us for a full time graduate role and be a part of the future of our dynamic startup.

This role would be fantastic for a real go-getter. A talented, entrepreneurial individual that is well connected to sports teams across the country. The ideal candidate will have exceptional sales skills and be incredibly organised to manage many different clients simultaneously; a confident self-starter and a natural problem solver to thrive in a fast-paced environment. We're looking for someone that's passionate about team sport and would share common ground with customers you'd be dealing with day in, day out.

Discover Y1 Sport:

We're not just a brand; we're a movement. At Y1 Sport, our mission is simple: Transforming lives through the power of sport with a strong commitment to being fully carbon neutral.

Dive into the Y1 Universe:

  • Y1 Teamwear: Sustainable, high performance athletic wear for the champions of tomorrow.
  • Y1 Custom: Highly bespoke casual wear for the everyday athlete, trusted by over a thousand clubs.
  • Y1 Hockey: Elite hockey essentials, chosen by world-class players.
  • YoungOnes Apparel: Limited edition styles for the bold and the fearless.
  • Y1 Padel: Pushing boundaries, embracing innovation and celebrating the spirit of youth.

Role Insights:

You will be working within our Custom Clothing Team, with direct liaison to our Head of Y1 Custom. You'll be responsible for generating outbound leads and managing inbound leads, taking customers from initial enquiries all the way through to placing an order.

Flexibility is key. Split your week between our buzzing London hub (min. 3 days p/w) and your home (max. 2 days p/w).

Being an early-stage startup, every day is a sprint. But with a passionate young team beside you, anything is possible. Your creativity and flair will be pivotal, sculpting the brand's future.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Building a pipeline of outbound sales.
  • Having excellent communication with potential clients, formally via email and phone.
  • Planning a clear strategy to grow the Y1 Custom brand across a wide range of sports at university and school campuses.
  • Following our Y1 Custom "sales playbook" closely and having weekly meetings with our Head of Y1 Custom; to feedback on progress.
  • Being responsible for communication and correspondence with key stakeholders in committees ensuring they feel valued.
  • Creating engaging and professional proposals convincing clubs to work with us.
  • Creating mock-up designs for clients (no design experience needed).
  • Communicating with clients clearly in all aspects of the process.
  • Maintaining strong relationships and ensuring a smooth process to gain customer loyalty.

Who's The Perfect Fit?

  • Sports / fashion enthusiast with a keen understanding of each market.
  • Thrives in remote work scenarios.
  • Organised, efficient, and deadline-driven.
  • Proactive team player with stellar communication skills.
  • Knowledge and experience in sport and sports culture.
  • Self-motivated when working remotely.
  • Organised and good with time management.
  • Proactive.
  • Team player.
  • Good communicator.
  • Efficient worker.

Must-Haves:

  • Strong with Microsoft Excel (or equivalent).
  • Literate with Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Outlook (or equivalents).
  • Excellent time management skills.

Beneficial Skills:

  • Startup experience or internships with early stage start-ups.
  • Previous design experience (Affinity Designer/Adobe Illustrator) or working with an equivalent software.

What's In It For You?

  • Competitive salary.
  • Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic startup environment.
  • Working alongside a young, energetic team.
  • Monthly team socials.
  • Hands-on experience of working for an up and coming sports brand.
  • A results driven, high activity community culture.
  • Autonomy to manage your own work schedule and achieve targets.
  • Access to a large social media platform of 30K+ followers and fans of the brand.
  • Support from our experienced Head of Y1 Custom.

Compensation:

  • 24k p.a. plus advantageous commission structure
  • 25 days holiday p.a, plus bank holidays.
  • £500 Y1 Sport Gift Voucher p.a.

Job Types: Full-time, Graduate

Pay: From £24,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

  • Commission pay

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SE1 4YH

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