Due to recent contract wins and expansion our Conference and Events (C&E) business is growing within Stadia and we are looking for experienced C&E Business Development Managers to join our team.

Reporting into our Head of Sales you will support the Levy business by achievement of agreed targets - 80% new business 20% account management focus.

As our Business Development Manager you will work to deliver the Levy marketing communications plan to the customer base.

You will also deliver a new business revenue targets and the venue agreed targets.

• Develop Account relationships from market segment focus clients, ensuring profitable revenue growth levels year on year
• Identify and develop C&E business into Levy
• Contribute to the delivery of the C&E sales strategy
• Sales reporting to the agreed process and standard
• Undertake business reviews as and when agreed with customers to review market share, management information, action plans and joint customer activities
• Assist in promoting and increasing revenue through the central Sales Team
• Organise and attend a number of agreed corporate familiarisation visits to create awareness of the Levy venues
• Liaise and network to increase current market share from the preferred partnership programs if applicable with a clear focus on C&E
• Working account plans are in place for all accounts where applicable to include club sponsors
• Ensure annual sales targets & KPI's are achieved
• To deal professionally with any customer complaints from corporate clients
• Communication - Ensure all relevant venues are aware of relevant sales activity and carry out actions accordingly

Business Development Manager

• Up to 50,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Up to 10% discretionary bonus
• Company car or allowance
• Healthcare
• Compass exclusive offers on PerksAtWork
• Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you
• Pension contribution

• At least 3 years' experience in a regional or national sales role within the C&E industry
• Enthusiastic, motivational, someone who strives for excellence
• Someone who takes the initiative and drives for results
• Has a recognized and verified list of key customer contacts
• Sets high personal performance standards
• Organized, able to make robust judgments and prioritise
• Honest, transparent and consistent
• Gain and hold the respect of others
• Have a flexible approach with a "can do" attitude
• A good track record of driving world class performance
• Strong commercial experience
• Ability to monitor and challenge the use of processes
• Excellent presentation, communication and relationship building skills
• Be passionate about food, beverage and service