Sales & Marketing Manager
Job Introduction
We are currently recruiting for a Sales & Marketing Manager for John Smith’s Stadium (Huddersfield).
This is a great opportunity for a proactive Sales & Marketing Manager to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.
Role Responsibility
Key responsibilities:
- Proactively generate sales for the venue in conjunction with the National Account Manager
- Manage the day to day running of the Conference and Events sales team (1 x Sales coordinator)
- Produce and implement an annual sales and marketing strategy for the venue
- Produce a monthly activity report with a 3 month rolling action plan with forecasted sales
- Implement the companies sales standards and procedures and actively monitor to ensure all set criteria are met and pass audits
- Build and enhance long term client relationships to enhance the retention of current clients and customers
- Attend a min of 20 appointments / entertaining / presentations per month
- Set quarterly reviews with key clients to assess levels of business and agree actions going forward
The Ideal Candidate
Experience required:
Essential
- Understanding of the market place and industry cycles and trends
- Strong negotiation skills and techniques to create Win Win scenarios
- Strong industry network including Agents, Corporate Associations, Group & Tour Operators
Desirable
- Catering Industry knowledge
- Understanding of the competition
- Analysis and decision making
About the Company
Sodexo UK & Ireland employs around 36,000 people and delivers On-site Service Solutions to clients at over 2,300 locations including offices, hospitals, schools, defence sites, prisons, sporting events and visitor attractions.
With an annual turnover of over £1bn, Sodexo delivers a diverse range of services from catering, cleaning, reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling clients to focus on their core business.
Please note a DBS check maybe required