Job Introduction
We are seeking an Assistant Conference & Events Sales Manager, to support the Head of Sales, in the leadership and development of the Reactive and Proactive Sales Team within Levy. Working with some iconic Sporting Venues within the Portfolio.
Based within their Birmingham Offices, in Parklands.
As Assistant C&E Sales Manager - Overall purpose of the Role:
- Strategic role responsible for the day-to-day performance of conference and event sales within diary managed Levy venues and LVP Portfolio Central Team
- Develop future strategy for diary managed estate, within pricing, inventory controls and sales opportunities
- Support in team management and mentoring of team members
- Responsible for working with marketing team to deliver the sales, marketing & communications plan.
- Develop and be curious about systems, leading AI implementation and automation of new workstreams
- Contribute to client meetings, preparing for, attending and following up on key actions and being responsible for being the face of C&E
- Prepare, lead and manage new venue mobilisations and demobilisations and take responsibility for the smooth transition of new venues into the diary managed estate
- Host Teams calls with clients, customers and external stakeholders to support contract retention and development of
- Lead, manage and develop the Levy Sales team ensuring revenue from the Team is delivered.
Person Specification:
- A minimum of 10 years management experience of high performing sales teams
- Enthusiastic, motivational, someone who strives for excellence
- Someone who takes the initiative and drives for results
- 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 record of accomplishment of driving world class performance
- Strong commercial experience
- Ability to monitor and challenge the use of processes
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Be passionate about food, beverage, and service
What you?ll get in return
- Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
- 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
- Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
- Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Family benefits:
- 2 days additional leave after returning from maternity leave
- Day off for your baby?s first birthday
- Enhanced family leave
- Perks & discounts:
- Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts
- 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
- Financial wellbeing:
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Preferred rates on salary finance products
- Development opportunities:
- Professional subscriptions
- Ongoing training and structured career pathways
- Meals on duty included