Sales & Marketing Executive Apprentice

Company:

Synonymous SportSynonymous Sport

Address:

104 New London Road ,Chelmsford ,CM2 0RG

Hours per week: 40

Salary: £ 17500 peryear

Working week: Mon to Fri. 9.00-5.00pm

Closing Date: 17/04/2026 12:00 am

Description:

Role Background

We are seeking a driven and ambitious Sales & Marketing apprentice to play a key role in executing Synonymous Sport’s marketing strategy and supporting event revenue growth during a critical stage of scale.

This is a commercially aware, delivery-focused role supporting:

Consistent content output across Founder and company channels
Event marketing plans and sales campaigns
CRM growth and targeted outreach
Private Round Table lead generation
Sponsorship and activation amplification

This role sits at the intersection of marketing execution and revenue generation, with clear KPIs aligned to business growth.

While this is an apprenticeship development role, it carries measurable outputs and defined performance expectations.

Role Purpose

To drive consistent marketing delivery, support event revenue generation and contribute to database growth and lead generation, ensuring Synonymous Sport’s commercial activity is supported by structured, professional execution.
This role contributes directly to business growth and event revenue delivery, operating within agreed commercial parameters and oversight from senior leadership.

Headline Responsibilities

Content & Social Media Execution

Produce, schedule and manage 4–5 LinkedIn posts per week across Synonymous Sport and Founder channels (from agreed plans and messaging)
Create lifestyle-led Instagram content for Synonymous Sport events
Attend events and client activations to capture high-quality content
Maximise sponsorship announcements and campaign achievements across social channels
Build and manage a centralised content library (imagery and video assets)
Monitor engagement and report on performance metrics

Event Marketing & Promotion

Create event marketing plans in collaboration with the Founder
Take ownership of executing event marketing campaigns
Support the delivery of three sell-out events in 2026
Drive targeted outreach to brands and rights holders
Work with the Founder to secure 20 qualified attendees per Private Round Table event
Track event engagement, enquiries and conversions

CRM & Data Growth

Manage and maintain the Synonymous Sport CRM
Source and enter targeted data to support database growth
Grow total Mailchimp contacts in line with agreed annual targets
Maintain accurate tagging, segmentation and reporting
Ensure timely follow-up of all inbound and outbound leads

Sales Process Support

Conduct outbound outreach to targeted brands and rights holders
Support event sales pipeline tracking
Follow up warm leads within agreed SLAs
Support the activation recharge opportunity pipeline (e.g. LED sales / bespoke activation projects)
Report weekly on outreach activity and engagement

Email & Insight Communications

Lead delivery of the monthly Sponsorship Insights newsletter in collaboration with the Head of Partnerships Strategy & Research
Build and manage Mailchimp campaigns
Monitor open rates, growth and engagement metrics

Website & Brand Governance

Update the company website bi-weekly to showcase activations and news
Audit brand touchpoints and report inconsistencies
Produce briefs for designers, videographers and freelancers
Ensure consistent brand representation across all channels

Requirements:

Person Specification – Essential:

We’re looking for someone who is driven, hungry to learn and eager to achieve, with a proactive, self-starting approach and able to take direction, work autonomously and deliver to agreed deadlines. You’ll be quick to pick up new systems and processes, comfortable working with senior stakeholders and motivated to develop in a fast-paced environment where consistency and follow-through matter.

Commercially curious and growth-oriented
Strong interest in marketing, sales, events or communications
Confident in written communication
Comfortable using social media and digital tools
Organised, reliable and detail-focused
Confident engaging in outbound outreach
Comfortable working with senior leadership
Willing to learn, take feedback and follow processes
Positive, proactive attitude
Motivated by measurable performance targets

No previous full-time marketing experience required. Structured training and mentoring will be provided.

Skills required:

Communication skills, Attention to detail, IT skills, Organisation skills,

Training to be provided:

This apprenticeship will be based on either the level 3 Multi-channel Marketer or level 4 Marketing Executive standards with the exact outcome being based on the successful applicant's experience and qualifications

Things to consider:

Benefits
Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a flexible working environment. Our office is currently based in Chelmsford, Essex, where you’ll collaborate closely with the Head of Operations, Founder and wider team.
No two weeks are the same, with a mix of office collaboration, remote working, off-site meetings and events designed to balance business needs with the individual's work-life flexibility.
• Access to tickets and hospitality for top sporting events
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional time off at Christmas
• Your birthday off as additional annual leave
• Company pension
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working (typical hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)
• Commission/Bonus structure relating to agreed objectives
• Quarterly team events

Future prospects:

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