Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 7 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.
We're Sky, Europe's biggest entertainment brand. Think top-quality shows. Breaking news. Innovative tech. Must-have products. Careers here mean the freedom and support you need to make an impact - pushing boundaries, crafting solutions, hitting targets. And as part of our close-knit team, you'll enjoy plenty of benefits. Plus, experiences you'll only find at Sky!
What you'll do
* Organise, plan & drive growth in conjunction with one or more strategic partners.
* Accountable for the growth of the P&L objectives of our wholesale business.
* Identify new prospective leads.
* Feed into budget discussions.
* Work across multiple functions to inform and coordinate the sales effort across multiple product lines.
What you will bring
* A true team player who enjoys working with teams and finding solutions to business problems.
* Relentless about customer satisfaction and demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges.
* A proven ability to win, manage and cultivate lasting business relationships in key accounts.
* Confident and credible when communicating with senior internal and external stakeholders.
* Flexible and self-motivated, with strong a personal ownership for quality of work and impact.
* Excited by the opportunity to be part of an emerging business and actively contributing to its continuous improvement.
Other key requirements;
* Experience in contributing to sales performance in the UK business comms market, ideally in a wholesale setting.
* Experience in working successfully as part of a virtual team.
* Experience working for a UK tier-1 network operator or large international carrier.
* Experience working in a role where targets were based on the performance of a small number of customer relationships.
* An understanding of the Ethernet & FTTx product sets.
* Knowledge of latest telecoms market trends and insights.
* Understanding of the OSI model - particularly layers 1-3.
* Advanced Excel skills - required for presenting internal business casing.
* Advanced PowerPoint skills - required for preparing slideware for internal/external stakeholders.
* Comfortable with working 3 days at customer site or in Sky offices.
* Willingness to travel nationally.
* UK driving licence.
The Rewards:
There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky! Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:
* Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
* A generous pension package
* Private healthcare
* Discounted mobile and broadband
* Access a wide range of best-in-class Sky VIP rewards and experiences
How You'll Work:
We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our outstanding office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.
Your Office Base:
This role can based anywhere across England.
Inclusion:
At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.
Why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.