Latest Opportunities

Latest Sport2Business Career/Business Opportunities

We continue to work with business partners who are keen to engage with high performing sports stars. Here are some examples of the existing opportunities that may be of interest to you or a colleague. Please contact us with your CV attached, letting us know which opportunities initially interest you.

Learning and Development Advisor - opportunity for retiring athlete

Learning and Development Advisor

Unique Career Opportunity for retiring athlete with teaching and coaching skills

Cheltenham based, £25-30k package

Profile

Endsleigh have a great opportunity for a retiring athlete to join their Learning and Development team at their Cheltenham Head Office. Endsleigh are a true employer of choice, a well established financial services company that pride themselves on providing the highest standards of customer service and technical expertise. Due to continued growth they are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and 'inspirational'Learning and Development Advisor to join their successful team.

Skills

Endsleigh see this role as an opportunity to bring in a retired elite athlete with teaching, coaching and proven presentation skills. They are prepared to train you as long as you are highly driven and interested in the delivery and design of training programmes. They are looking for a flair for writing and creating new programmes and the confidence to bring innovation to training delivery. They want someone with the passion and ability to influence L&D strategy as well as bottom line staff performance. This is a demanding and challenging role requiring initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility and it offers a genuine opportunity to use your personality, drive and inspirational qualities to shape the learning and development of the organisation.

Unique career opportunity

A degree will be preferable but this is a unique opportunity for a retiring athlete interested in a career with an organisation committed to further creating a high performance, 'no excuse' culture using performance coaching so high performing athletes will relate well to and suit the environment. The role will be very visible across the prganisation and will give the successful candidate a perfect platform to fulfil their career ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

This role will require you to have the ability to work to tight deadlines and use your exceptional organisation and planning skills. A persuasive and indeed inspiring style is essential to help you to carry people with you when new directions need to be taken. Experience in coaching would be an advantage although we can help you to develop these skills; however competence in MS Office packages is essential. You will also need the flexibility to occasionally travel to our Regional Offices in Burnley, Lancashire and Belfast. You'll also be responsible for the delivery of soft skills courses with the opportunity to develop this area further. You'll be involved in the development of our e-learning package and the continuous evaluation of all our training methods. The role will also require you to use your communication skills to work effectively with various areas of the organisation to ensure the training strategy continually meets the needs of the business.

To apply for this position please email your CV to russellyeomans@sport2business.com or call him for a confidential chat on 07714844734.

 

Trainee Executive Search Consultant

Competitive salary plus performance bonuses uncapped

Property and Construction focus

Talent 2 is a fast growing international search firm listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. Their UK operation is growing rapidly covering key industry sectors operating recruitment, search and recruitment outsourcing. They specifically seek a motivated, commercial, driven and well networked retired athlete to work alongside their Managing Director. The athlete will receive excellent training and mentoring with the aim of developing them into a search consultant and team leader, focussing on the international property and construction sectors. The firm operate  a true meritocracy ideally suited to a professional athlete and they provide an international career opportunity for the right candidate.

To succeed in the recruitment and search industry, you will need to be sales driven, a natural and enthusistic networker with the intelligence and commercial acumen to build lasting relationships with clients and candidates built on mutual respect. The key aspects of the day to day role involves interviewing, researching, account management, business development and networking.

The role will be based in London and we will be running assessments in early February 2010.
Please contact Russell Yeomans on russellyeomans@sport2business.com or call his mobile 07714844734 

Ambassador Role for nationally recognised athlete

Level 3 Fitness Training Organisation

Unique personal development and commercial opportunity

The Training Room are qualifying over 1500 fitness trainers per year in the 14 (soon to be 18) fitness training centres they operate around the UK including Glasgow and Cardiff. They run both 6 week full time and part time courses to fit around the training schedule of professional and semi-professional athletes.

They specifically seek a recognised elite athlete that wants to qualify as a Level 3 fitness trainer and become a positive ambassador for the business.
This is an opportunity for a proactive and commercial athlete who will see the course as part of their own personal development plan plus an opportunity to use their networking skills to raise the awareness and advantages of the course. They want a proactive ambassador that will use the opportunity to develop their commercial and business development skills and indeed earn commissions. They will negotiate a competitive financial arrangement to reflect the value added. If you are interested please email russellyeomans@careersaftersport.com or call him on 07714844734.

Recruitment Consultant

Love Sports?

Excellent on target earnings

Flexible Location –ideally Milton Keynes/Buckinghamshire

Sport2Business is looking for a focused, self-motivated, ambitious Recruitment Consultant to join our niche, specialist business focussing on placing elite athletes from all sports.

Sport2Business is an innovative business specialising in sourcing, transitioning, and placing elite athletes in commercial environments. We help athletes prepare for life after sport and we help companies proactively identify talent from this niche but high performing candidate base. Even in the current recession, we are handling large quantities of vacancies and creating unique career opportunities for retiring athletes.
We have a small team and network of colleagues based around the UK who operate largely from their home bases.

This role is an ideal opportunity for a proven young recruitment professional, preferably with sporting pedigree, who wants to establish him/herself in a specialist sector running their own desk with freedom, flexibility and inspiring clients and candidates.

The key aspects of your role will include:
• Marketing the Sport2Business proposition to, and bringing new clients from, companies across all major sectors that would benefit from self driven, competitive and high performing athletes.
• Networking with and sourcing candidates from across the elite sporting environment both directly, through creative partnership channels and through advertising.
• Through our sister company, Careers After Sport, coaching and preparing elite sports people for their inevitable transition into their next career.
• Supporting various networking events organised within the business to attract and retain key clients and candidates.
• Preparing, agreeing and implementing business plans every 6 months with the management team .
• Keeping the database up to date regarding candidates interviewed, coached, shortlisted, placed and rejected plus client contact, assignment tracking and business development/relationship management activity.

The successful candidate can work either from the offices in Milton Keynes, or from their own home base if more relevant.  Location is not an issue for us ... after all we want to employ a self-driven individual, not just a corporate processor!!
We offer a good remuneration package - including uncapped commission - coupled with a genuine career opportunity within a business that combines the best, and most enjoyable, of everything on offer in recruitment and talent management.

If you feel you have the experience and drive to take on this challenge and want to work for a company that has a “reap what you sow” approach to business and its employees, then apply now.

Please forward your CV to Russell Yeomans (russellyeomans@sport2business.com) or call him on 07714 844734 for an informal but confidential chat.

Sales Advisors - South West and Wales

Salary: £20k base, £35 OTE (uncapped), fully expensed company car, (including private mileage) and mobile phone.
Hours of work: 12pm-8pm Monday to Friday
Locations: South West England and Wales
The Mark Group was established over 35 years ago and is now one of the fastest growing companies in the UK - continuing to increase revenue dramatically, even in the current economic climate. The company has nationwide operations dedicated to providing an integrated approach to domestic energy efficiency - from relatively low technology insulation solutions, to pioneering renewable energy applications.

They are now looking for Sales Advisors to improve their market penetration across the region. You will be responsible for promoting the company's portfolio of energy-saving solution products, matching customer requirements and identifying new business by means of accurate technical assessments of domestic properties.
Mark Group has a new venture working together with Local Authorities to encourage home owners to take energy saving steps in their homes. The role is afternoon and evening based to allow the sales teams to visit customers in their homes during convenient hours. The ability to self generate your own leads will be essential in this role but together with Local Authority support, marketing campaigns and excellent sales tools the sales conversion rates are very high.
These roles are entry points into the business for high calibre sales professionals who can progress with the business as it continues to grow and become the management team of the future. Staff turnover is exceptionally low in this company but individual success levels are extremely high.
The company wishes to recruit high achievers with a great deal of individual focus and a strong personal work ethic. Typically, they seek to hire individuals where the qualities of team orientation, coupled with competitive drive and results orientation are highly evident. Professionalism, attention to detail and a reasonable level of numeracy are key to success. They have already enjoyed significant success with ex elite athletes so they are keen to access more.
Candidates must have a full and current UK driving licence.

Apply to  christinestreet@sport2business.com or call  Mobile 07932672794

Private Banking

Relationship Manager

Highly competitive package and bonus opportunities

A top European bank is looking for a retired ex athlete with Private Banking experience to help develop their sports division. You will work closely with the Head of Private Banking to help incalcate a ‘high performing culture. This is a great opportunity suited to an ex athlete with existing experience in relationship banking. The bank offers global banking services ideally suited to international athletes and high net worth individuals.

As well as managing client portfolios and building assets under management, you will have genuine influence on the development of the  international sports division. You will work directly with the Head of Private Banking and will be expected to play a coaching role with a team of relationship bankers to help develop a high performing culture suited to the company and the client base.

Please contact Russell Yeomans on 07714844734, or email russellyeomans@sport2business.com

Exercise & Lifestyle Manager

Greater London and South East

Great Basic + benefits | Permanent

Esporta are currently looking for an Exercise & Lifestyle Managers in Greater London and the South East. At Esporta we truly believe we can change our members' lives. The Fitness function is at the core of our lifestyle offering, the Exercise and Lifestyle Manager will take ownership for the effective leadership of the fitness team, provide an industry leading induction process, personal training programme, swimming offering and a variety of group exercise classes to engage members and drive attendance.

To be successful you will
• Have a thorough understanding of a premium fitness product at a management level.
• Proven experience of managing a Personal Training offering.
• Be fully competent in creating a monthly and annual departmental business plan, incorporating financial revenue & costs, team training and marketing to ensure budgets are achieved.
• Ideally have managed a Group Exercise offering and/or Swimming programs
• Have successfully recruited, developed and lead a team of coaches & personal trainers creating a culture of improving performance and development.
• Have experience with induction programs tailored to members needs.
• Be able to create relevant events and group exercise classes tailored to enhance the member's experience.
• Regularly participate in sports or exercise

The company is particularly interested in retired elite athletes. Please contact Russell Yeomans, mobile 07714844734, email russellyeomans@sport2business.com

Sales Managers

Enfield / Guildford / Belfast / Stoke (Plus Norwich on a 6mths contract for MAT Leave)
Basic Salary - £25,000 - £30,000 Depending on location & experience OTE £40,000+

Our Client is a Health and Fitness operator. Currently seeking a Sales Manager to lead and develop a successful sales team.

Your main focus will be to manage and motivate your team in delivering daily, weekly and monthly sales targets. This role will test the best sales managers to the limit but will also reward you with one of the finest packages within the industry. This is an outstanding facility, only candidates with previous experience of selling premium branded products B2C will be considered appropriate for this role.

We're looking for straight forward leaders, who believe in one team, who win and play together.
To succeed in your application you must have a proven track record of constant over-achievement ensuring that all targets are exceeded and have previous experience in a sales management role.

If you feel you have what it takes to be a great leader and motivate your team to achieve some of the most demanding yet rewarding targets in the industry then apply now!

Experience Required:
*Premium Brand Sales Management Experience
* Proven track record as a Sales Manager in Direct Sales, Retail or Health and Fitness
* Previous experience of recruiting and developing a team of Sales Consultants
* Experience of managing a number of daily targets and HITTING consistently.
* Innovative ways of marketing the club to drive fresh leads and new membership

For more information please contact Russell Yeomans, mobile 07714844734 email russellyeomans@sport2business.com.

 

Account Managers, Financial services

Central London

Base Salary c£38K

OTE £80K (uncapped)

PLUS Comprehensive Benefits Package

 

Our client is a rapidly growing subsidiary of a global publishing and media group.  Operating throughout the world, the company specialises in providing in-depth financial information and commercial market intelligence to corporations, financial institutions and professional advisors, who are interested in all aspects of the merger and acquisition market.

The company now wishes to recruit two Sales/Account Managers, who will be responsible for selling their M&A Intelligence tool. The role will be a mixture of account management and new business development, with responsibility for selling to clients at board level and managing the full sales cycle.  Initially managing the business of around 10-15 existing accounts, the successful applicants will be expected to target new clients throughout the UK, building the client base on top of this.  Each Account Manager will be autonomous in their role and will be commercially responsible for developing and managing their accounts.

Current order values range from £8k to £100k for an annual contract, with a sales cycle of approximately six weeks and the current contract renewal rate is 100%.  Monthly targets currently stand at £35k of new business, and this includes any up-sell on renewing accounts.

This is a consultative, solution-based sale.  Account Managers are expected to make around 3-4 cold calls per day, with the objective of setting up 5 new trials per week.

The company is specifically looking to recruit athletes from elite sport into these roles, so it is not essential to have previous experience either in sales or the financial sector.

The major competencies and qualities that our client seeks are:

• Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
• Personal drive for results and achievement orientation
• Good networking skills
• Strong self starting capability with excellent time management skills
• Individually competitive, but with a strong team ethos
• Natural communication and relationship building abilities

This is an outstanding opportunity for a retiring elite sportsperson to launch a career in business development within the financial services sector. If you are interested, please send your CV to, or call Alan Dickinson alandickinson@sport2business.com, mobile 07713512133.

Business Development Director (ex elite athlete)

Business Development Director
Package - £up to £60K basic and generous bonus
Location – Nationwide (Home based)

Our client currently provides operations support to over 400 events a year, supplying between five and 500 trained staff on each occasion.  For the past 15 years, they have been working with venue operators and event organisers helping them with a range of support from the supply of safety stewards, security staff supervisors and executive/VIP hospitality staff, to risk assessments, assisting in access control and event focused emergency service liaison. They work with some of the UK's top sporting stadiums and have an excellent track record of delivering high standards to exacting clients.

The role is to create and deliver a plan to grow their already successful business into new sporting and events sectors. An excellent network across the sporting world would be very useful and a background in elite sport would also be desirable.

This is a role that suits a self motivated, driven and ambitious individual who has a track record of success in the business world and has transferred the skills they developed in elite sport into business. The opportunity is very exciting as the market still has a huge amount of potential growth and our client is already one of the leading operators in the field. Success in this role will clearly lead to other opportunities as our client is part of a global group that are market leaders in all their fields of expertise.

For further information please contact Alan Dickinson 07713512133 alandickinson@sport2business.com

New Business Sales Executives

£Competitive package
Location: Nationwide (full time)

The Company:

Recruit Retail Services plc (part of the Impellam Group) offer a range of solutions to help retailers and manufacturers manage the demands of 21st Century retailing. They provide the industry benchmark in performance and experience, taking on full responsibility for retail projects from conception to completion including Merchandising, Shopfitting and Installation, Reverse Logistics and Project Management.

The Opportunity:

The company has ambitious growth plans and is looking to add high calibre individuals to its sales team. Successful applicants need to be confident in developing new business and will be responsible for growing the portfolio of client businesses for the company. Working with some the high street big brand names you will need to have an eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, satisfying the high standards that these clients expect. The company goal is to meet and exceed client expectations by delivering a ‘Right First Time’ service.

The Successful Candidates:

The company is keen to recruit candidates who have achieved excellence in the sporting field. The skills needed to reach elite levels in sport are directly transferable to this role. You will need to be ambitious, results driven and self motivated. It is essential to have a strong work ethic, be an excellent time manager and have strong track record of achieving goals and objectives. The position will suit somebody with some previous track record of success in a sales/business development function however those with minimal experience will also be considered if they demonstrate excellence in the key competency areas.

A full UK driving licence is essential due to the travel demands of the role and it would desirable, but not essential, for candidates to be educated to degree level.

For further information please send your CV or contact:

jonsleightholme@sport2business.com
07802 800040 (M)

Position available with Esporta Health & Fitness

Position: General Manager
Location: Manchester, Lancashire
Salary: Great Basic Salary + bonus + benefits + commission
Contract type: Permanent

Job Description

Esporta are looking for a General Manager in The Lancashire (Manchester) Racquets and Health clubs.  Many organisations will claim they are striving to be an employer of choice; at Esporta we are looking to achieve far more than this. At Esporta we seek to build and enhance careers.

Our working environment consistently fosters a culture of member focus and service excellence. The workplace itself truly is unrivalled within the health and leisure club industry in the UK.  Our clubs without doubt are simply awe inspiring, but we understand that our people make these clubs truly come to life.

When it comes to consistently delivering an experience to our members and building long term loyalty we know we need very special, committed and passionate types of individuals.  A General Manager of an Esporta Club demands a full range of skills and experience, you will drive every aspect of business provide clear engaging leadership to a multi skilled and passionate team.

To achieve as a general manager you will need
• Strong commercial sense - our managers create, develop and drive their business and can affect it success at all levels.
• To be an effective leader who creates a positive working environment for everyone at all levels.
• The ability to think strategic - our clubs are multi faceted, micro-management is not an option; you will have gained the  skills to create success through your people.
• A creative mind - ideas and change shape future achievements. An Esporta manager will be looking to improve all areas of his customer experience.
• Absolute passion and commitment to health and well being
In return for your commitment we will provide
• A platform to succeed- we invest heavily in effective training and development, you and your team will be given the tools to create a world class club.
• A benefits and bonus package that supports and rewards winning performance.Programs of personal development that will move your career to new heights.

If you are interested in this role please forward your CV to ms@lsruk.com or for more information call Martyn Senior on mobile: 07747 444501.

Esporta uses the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Disclosure service to help assess the suitability of applicants for positions of trust: Esporta complies fully with the CRB Code of practice and the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. A Disclosure will be requested for the successful applicant of this role.
Esporta uses the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Disclosure service to help assess the suitability of applicants for positions of trust: Esporta complies fully with the CRB Code of practice and the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. A Disclosure will be requested for the successful applicant of this role.

 

General Managers: Premium Leisure Operator

Locations - Midlands, South London, North West, South West & South Wales
Basic up to £55k plus bonus plus benefits

Our client is a leading health & racquets operator in the UK, offering state of the art facilities in over 50 convenient locations.
Working for the Company is much more than just a job; dedicated to their members the Company employs people who are passionate about the fitness industry.
Are you an experienced General Manager from leisure or similar commercial background?
Are you self motivated and passionate about the Fitness Industry?
Are you a highly commercial operator with a strong sales focus?
Do you want to work in an environment that is both exciting and enjoyable?
Do you want to work for a forward thinking Company?
Ready for a new challenge and currently at the top of you game?
If this sounds like you then please forward your CV ms@lsruk.com or for more information call Martyn Senior on mobile: 07747 444501.

Membership Sales Manager

Location: Various
 
Our client is a progressive and highly focused Premium Health & Fitness Operator. They are looking for an outstanding individual who will lead from the front and deliver against a range of key performance indicators.
Your main focus will be to manage and motivate your team in delivering daily, weekly and monthly sales targets.

To succeed in your application you must have a proven track record of constant over-achievement ensuring that all targets are exceeded and have previous experience in a sales management role.
In addition, you will be an accomplished marketing executive with the experience to innovatively market your club in the local area.

A health and fitness background is helpful but not essential.

To apply please forward your CV to alandickinson@sport2business.com or for more information call Alan on his mobile 07713512133.
 

 

Fitness Supervisor

Location: Various

Our client is a progressive and highly focused Premium Health & Fitness Operator. You will have responsibility for the Gym, classes and Personal Training Programs.

You need Fitness qualifications to REP’s level 3 with at least 2 years in a professional gym and a strong awareness of fitness products and their benefits. You will need to be a strong team player, able to work closely with other departments.

To be successful you will
• Have a thorough understanding of The Gym, experience of working with a full range of fitness machines, loose weights and studio suites
• A willingness to make guests aware of other programs and events in the club that will add to commercial success.
• Have experience with induction programs tailored to a guests needs, whilst providing advice about fitness and weight loss
• Provide leadership and training to your gym team, creating a culture of improving performance and development.
• Be able to enhance the members’ experience through relevant events and fitness classes tailored to their needs.

To apply please forward your CV to russellyeomans@sport2business.com or for more information call Russell Yeomans on 07714844734.
 

 

Technical Sales Advisors

 Salary £20k basic £35K OTE, including fully expensed company car

The Mark Group was established over 35 years ago and is now one of the fastest growing companies in the UK - continuing to increase revenue dramatically, even in the current economic climate. The company has nationwide operations dedicated to providing an integrated approach to domestic energy efficiency - from relatively low technology insulation solutions, to pioneering renewable energy applications.

They are now looking for Sales Advisors to improve their market penetration across the region. You will be responsible for promoting the company's portfolio of energy-saving solution products, matching customer requirements and identifying new business by means of accurate technical assessments of domestic properties.
Mark Group has a new venture working together with Local Authorities to encourage home owners to take energy saving steps in their homes.

These roles are entry points into the business for high calibre sales professionals who can progress with the business as it continues to grow and become the management team of the future. Staff turnover is exceptionally low in this company but individual success levels are extremely high.

The company wishes to recruit high achievers with a great deal of individual focus and a strong personal work ethic. Typically, they seek to hire individuals where the qualities of team orientation, coupled with competitive drive and results orientation are highly evident. Professionalism, attention to detail and a reasonable level of numeracy are key to success. They have already enjoyed significant success with ex elite athletes so they are keen to access more.
Candidates must have a full and current UK driving licence.
 

For further information please contact Christine Street on 07932672794 or christinestreet@sport2business.com

Nevada Bob's Franchising Opportunities

After many years of successful growth in the USA, Nevada Bob’s first European store was opened in early 1990 in Eastleigh, Hampshire, England. There are now 37 stores in Europe, 13 of these in Continental Europe and 24 in the UK and Eire.

Nevada Bob’s Golf is a major player within the golf industry and the brand is respected and recognised by the golf industry worldwide. As a retailer, Nevada Bob’s is noted for its quality of product and, in particular, for the sales experience offered. Our staff are knowledgeable experts in all aspects of the game of golf and we pride ourselves on marketing this customer service excellence as a key business advantage. Our strapline ‘We Live Golf’ fully communicates to our customers the knowledge,
experience and passion for golf that they can expect. All Nevada Bob’s stores are superstores carrying over 2,500 products, including all the major brands such as Callaway, Mizuno, Ping, TaylorMade, Nike plus many more. Nevada Bob’s bulk buying power enables us to offer the very best prices to our Franchisees and, in turn, the end customer.

Our promise to you is the very best package in the industry.

The Market Place
The UK golf retail market is estimated to be worth up to £400 million a year and growing. Nevada Bob’s give you an easy way into this lucrative marketplace, offering you established brands and high earning potential at the same time.

The UK is the third largest golf market in the world, with 4 million people playing golf in the UK and 800 driving ranges to practice. This means the golf market is very large, giving a Nevada Bob’s Franchisee the opportunity for high potential income and growth. The important thing to remember is that people are always willing to spend money on golf, whether it’s for a
membership to a golf club, paying a green fee, or buying a new set of clubs, pack of balls, or any other golfing accessory/gadget to improve their game.

What skills are required to run a Nevada Bob’s?
Being the owner-operator of your own business requires a broad set of skills from managing and motivating employees to understanding Profit & Loss accounts and cash flows. Sales and customer service experience would stand you in good stead together with an understanding of marketing and PR. Above-all, people-skills and personality to lead your own team, manage your own finances, and drive the business forward are what we look for. An understanding of the game of golf is not a prerequisite but it is undoubtedly an added bonus.

Support you will receive
We will provide central purchasing deals with buying power that provides your stock at market-leading prices together with advice on the product range. We undertake national and local marketing through a leading sports marketing agency and within the central office we have the expertise to advise on store planning, merchandising, field support, and full training for
you and your staff. With regular franchise meetings we will also ensure full learning is shared with our other franchisees. We Live Golf together.

Contact
For more information on a Nevada Bob’s franchise, please contact:

Russell Yeomans at russellyeomans@sport2business.com Mobile: 07714844734 or
Simon Smith at simonsmith@sport2business.com, Mobile: 07793221017

 

Nationwide Franchising Opportunities

Initial Capital Investment £7000

Prospective Earnings c£55,000pa

District Sports is a sports coaching and management services company, specialising in school and community coaching for children. This coaching covers multiple sports and is delivered during school time as part of the curriculum, at after school activity clubs, through holiday sports schemes, weekend open days, and children’s’ sports parties.
Since its launch in 2001, the company’s services have been used extensively in primary and secondary schools and in local communities (in conjunction with sport specific governing bodies, sports clubs and through parish and district council initiatives), allowing children, male and female, of all ages, to access high quality coaching across a range of sporting activities.
Success over the last 8 years has led to partnerships with sports clothing and equipment suppliers and to affiliations with all types of business, from Setanta Sports to Asda and Orange.
In order to continue the company’s rapid expansion, District Sports wishes to partner with individuals  who wish to work full time in providing sports coaching training to children and who want to run their own business. 
They are offering franchise opportunities to individuals who are able to meet the level of quality and service that they have set and who want to provide an experience to children that is second to none.
Ideally, franchise partners will have a background either in elite sport or in sport coaching.
If you are interested to find out more about this opportunity please contact Alan Dickinson at Sport2Business – alandickinson@sport2business.com

Full Time Opportunities For Retired Athletes

Opportunities Across the UK

Salary £20,000 - £30,000 + vehicle

Part-time Coaching Opportunities in the Independent Schools Sector

Activate Sport, co-founded by Luke Sutton of Lancashire CCC, has grown from providing specialist football and cricket courses in 2004 to the sport, activity and adventure camps run today; offering a range of key sports, multi-sport, multi-activity and dance & drama camps at a large number of Independent Schools throughout England.

In 2008, they started to run specialist sports camps in cricket with Andrew Flintoff and in Rugby League with Paul Sculthorpe.  In 2009 they will be commencing specialised camps in Golf and Rugby Union with similarly high profile individuals from each sport.

Full details of the company can be found on their website at www.activatesport.co.uk.

As part of the continued development of the business, Activate Sport is now engaging with Independent Schools to provide flexible, specialised sport coaching services using the services of elite athletes of all disciplines to enhance the schools’ quality of coaching, pupil development and quality of performance.

Activate anticipates that a wide range of elite sportspeople will be required to staff the programme in a way which fits with each individual athlete’s geographic, competing and personal training schedules.

This is an opportunity to gain experience in children’s sport coaching on a part-time basis whilst still competing and there will be requirements across all sports in all geographical areas.

Individual remuneration packages will be negotiated with individual athletes, based on the level of demand for coaching in their discipline and also the amount of time which each individual can commit to this type of activity.

Activate Sport will be represented at the Manchester Careers Fair on Weds 24th September but, if you can’t be there, e-mail your details to Alan Dickinson of Sport2Business - alandickinson@sport2business.com.

Technical Sales Advisors/Branch Sales Managers

The Mark Group is the UK’s leading supplier of home insulation to the domestic market fitting over 3,000 homes a week with cavity and loft insulation. They are also the leaders in supplying renewable energy sources to the UK domestic market. Their wind and solar energy solutions are both innovative and cost saving.

• An exciting and rewarding sales role in a rapidly growing market.
• Candidates need to be self-starters and have excellent time management.
• Rapid opportunities for promotion into management roles.
• £30-£40K OTE salary package.
• Fully expensed company car (including private mileage).

For further information please contact Jon Sleightholme on 07802 800040 or jonsleightholme@sport2business.com