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Sales Manager

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Job Introduction

We are looking to recruit an experienced Sales Manager to lead and motivate the sales team at Newcastle United Football Club, where Sodexo provide a range of hospitality, retail and conference services. This role will involve generating sales to achieve budgets, whilst ensuring the team is engaged and performing at a high standard.

Our heritage is built on catering and hospitality experience and fuelled by our passion for exceptional food and service. For over 40 years we have been providing bespoke catering and hospitality services for sports stadia, racecourses, visitor, attractions, historic venues, major events and premium airline lounges. Recognised across the globe for hospitality, we help create exceptional moments at extraordinary events such as Royal Ascot, Tour de France, The Open Championship, RHS Chelsea Flower Show and the Rugby World Cup.

For more information on the company see Careers in Sports and Leisure

Role Responsibility

This role will require a proactive, passionate sales person who can generate sales whilst managing the  sales and marketing functions at NUFC for Sodexo. With responsibility for marketing you will control the budget, liaise with external media sources and build strong networks with the central Sodexo marketing team. Working closely with the NUFC sales team, you will create a joint sales strategy to ensure both teams are aligned and there is an collaborative approach to business development. Delivering professional sales presentations to onsite clients and new business opportunities you will need to be highly articulate and professional. Producing the sales and marketing strategy for the year, you will set objectives, monitor successes and drive business growth at the stadium.

 

The Ideal Candidate

  • Sales Management experience
  • Understanding of the local market conditions and competition
  • Look for ways to make improvements, embrace changes.
  • Negotiation techniques
  • Ideally hospitality industry knowledge but not essential
 

Package Description

Up to £35,000 + 23% Bonus + Benefits

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