Sales Lead, UK

Established in 2021 by a skilled team of gaming, technology and marketing leaders who spotted a gap in the market, we are a global research and strategy-first game tech company, bursting with ideas and energy and continuing to grow as a leader in global gaming marketing.
We are kind. We are pioneering. We are effective.
We're leading the way for global brands such as UberEats, Amazon, McDonalds and Warner Brothers to talk to the next generation of consumers through their passion of gaming, utilising all aspects of gaming marketing and gametech including in-game experiences, high-profile influencers, live streaming and more all relevant to what today's gamers want to see.
We are focused on making a positive global impact on the video game ecosystem by leading the creation and adoption of new gaming marketing and gametech technologies with our clients.
About The Role
As our Sales Lead for the UK, you will be an integral part of the Commercial team and collaborate closely with our Head of Commercial, UK.
You'll be responsible for bringing on new business across a designated portfolio of agencies and direct brands, while super servicing and growing our existing clients.
This is a once in a generation role, leveraging our unique USP, exclusivities and partnerships across the gaming ecosystem, working with a highly motivated team with a common goal to create new categories to successfully connect global gaming audiences with brands in an authentic way.
What You Will Do
+ Selling in gaming solutions ranging from video and display media through to complex in-game IP partnerships and talent led executions
+ Delivering revenue against sales targets
+ Building relationships with media agencies and clients directly
+ Evangelising about the gaming industry
+ Educating the market about Livewire's role within the gaming landscape
+ Collaborating with our in-house creative, research and project management team on proactive ideas and responses to briefs
+ Building and maintaining a robust pipeline

+ 3-5 years of experience in selling talent led branded content campaigns and media campaigns
+ A keen interest in gaming and its evolution as evidenced in your application
+ An extensive agency and brand direct network of contacts eager to learn about Livewire
+ Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams to deliver complex media solutions
+ Excellent negotiation and problem solving skills
+ Experience using CRM
+ Must be able to travel occasionally to clients' site
Nice To Have:
+ Experience working in gaming verticals (publishers, platforms, influencers, content, media and social)
+ Experience in a start-up environment

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+ Flexible hours and a commitment to work / life balance
+ Work from anywhere for 1 month of the year
+ Paid office closure between Christmas and New Year
+ Celebrate your birthday your way with a paid day off
+ A paid day off for World Mental Health Day and subscription to Headspace App
+ Monthly contribution to gym membership
+ Time off for pawternity care
+ Time off to dedicate to a charitable cause of your choice
+ Professional development planning with a personal growth roadmap and internal mentor scheme
+ Company paid gaming events
+ Change the face of gaming while also having fun on monthly all team gaming afternoons wearing your favourite Livewire merch!
We are an equal opportunity employer focused on building a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values equality, equity and diversity and where everyone can have their voices heard.
This means hiring and developing talent across all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations and abilities.
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