Summer Events & Sales Representative

Location: Fareham, Hampshire
Working Pattern: Office based, Fareham, UK, with extensive travel to UK events
Employment Type: Fixed term contract: Summer 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Reporting to: Events and Sponsorship Manager

About Rooster Sailing Ltd

Born from a love of dinghy sailing, Rooster® was founded in 1999 by Steve Cockerill with a simple mission, to make high quality, accessible sailing gear for everyone.

What began as a personal project in a spare room has grown into a trusted technical clothing brand supporting sailors and watersports enthusiasts across the world. While sailing remains at our heart, Rooster® gear is designed for versatility across the water, from paddleboarding and kayaking to foiling and beyond, adapting to changing conditions all year round.

We are a small team of passionate sailors and watersports enthusiasts who design, test and wear our kit ourselves. We are not here for trends, we are here to make kit that works, lasts and performs when you need it most.

Role Overview

Rooster Sailing Ltd is seeking an outgoing and sales driven Summer Events and Sales Representative to support our UK summer events and on the road selling programme.

This is a practical, customer facing role focused on delivering strong sales performance at sailing events, regattas and shows across the UK. You will represent the Rooster brand on the ground, engaging with sailors, clubs and customers, offering product advice and ensuring an excellent customer experience.

This role is ideal for someone who loves small boat sailing, understands the UK sailing scene and enjoys being part of busy, active events.

Key Responsibilities

Event Sales and Customer Engagement

• Represent Rooster at UK sailing events and regattas
• Set up, manage and break down event retail stands
• Drive retail sales and promote Rooster products
• Offer knowledgeable and friendly product advice to customers
• Build relationships with clubs, sailors and event organisers

Stock and Logistics

• Manage event stock, displays and POS materials
• Ensure accurate handling of payments and orders
• Support replenishment and stock control

Brand Representation

• Maintain high standards of presentation and professionalism
• Support sponsorship and ambassador activity at events
• Gather customer feedback and market insight

Wider Business Support

• Work closely with the Events and Marketing teams
• Support warehouse preparation and post event processes
• Remain flexible and adaptable to support business needs

Person Specification

Essential

• Outgoing, confident and customer focused
• Proven sales ability and commercial awareness
• Strong understanding of the UK small boat sailing scene
• Good knowledge of technical sailing clothing and accessories
• Good ability to undertake social media activities
• Must be aged over 21 due to insurance restrictions when driving the company commercial vehicle
• Must hold a full clean UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel and work weekends throughout the summer season

Desirable

• Previous event sales or retail experience
• Experience working with sailing brands, clubs or classes

Benefits

• Staff discount on Rooster products

How to Apply

You decide how you would like to make an impression on us. To apply, please send an email confirming your intention to apply, along with any supporting information you wish to share, to Careers@roostersailing.com.

We would like to see personal examples of experience that reflect what this role is about. You decide what best represents your sales ability and sailing background, and send it to us as part of your application.

We require somebody to be available by 1^st May 2026