Babolat is a proud family-owned company whose history with racquet sports began in 1875, accompanying the birth of tennis and badminton. The Lyon-based brand built its expertise on a raw material, natural gut, from which the first racquet strings were made and proceeded to become a leading equipment supplier for racquet sports lovers.Today, tradition and innovation are combined to serve players and the game. The brand is carried to the highest level by champions in the most prestigious tennis, padel and badminton competitions.Today, the Babolat is made up of almost 450 employees around the world.We are looking for a driven and outgoing Padel Brand Activation and Sales Officer to grow our brand presence and sales within the padel community. This role combines commercial sales responsibility with on-court activations and events, making it ideal for someone passionate about padel and comfortable building relationships on and off the court.You will be the face of the brand at clubs, tournaments, and events, helping players experience our products while driving new business opportunities.Key Responsibilities:Being the face of the brand on court and within clubs and at eventsUnderstanding of sales and needs for padel clubs and retailersBuilding relationships and engagement with all stakeholders within the businessManagement of accounts with follow-ups, reorders, stock planningRevenue growth: hitting sales targets, opening new accountsOn-court activations for launch events, demo daysExecution of events such as tournaments, leagues, exhibitionsYour profil:You hold a business school degree with a specialization in marketing and have over 5 years of experience in brand activation and sales development.Passionate about padel, you have a strong understanding of its ecosystem and ideally practice it in competition and/or in a coaching/teaching capacity.You are proficient with marketing and IT tools to create, manage, and optimize campaigns, while ensuring rigorous KPI tracking.Highly organized, you communicate with impact both in writing and verbally, and you know how to prioritize effectively.Self-driven and proactive, you feel comfortable engaging with diverse profiles and developing partnerships.Finally, you are able to speak in public with conviction and professionalism, and proficiency in French is an additional asset.The position is based in London, requires regular travel, and is available immediately. #J-18808-Ljbffr