Job Introduction
This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational and enthusiastic Regional Business Development Manager to make a name for themselves within the C&E (Conference & Events) space. In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary.
You will be field based around Oxfordshire and the M4 Corridor working with new and existing clients to maximize sales opportunities in the meeting and conference & events world.
More about the role:
- Introduce to market and create regional and national awareness of the properties in the large events and exhibition arena
- Improve local reputation of the venues and attend regional networking opportunities
- To source and grow training, day delegate and 24-hour conference business, through your account portfolio and work with the National Sales Teams at both The Venues Collection (TVC) &Lime Venue Portfolio (LVP)
- Source and deliver new business to properties and the group where possible
- Work alongside the marketing team to deliver TVC marketing communications plan to your customer base
- Manage & maximise account relationships with the account portfolio of national sales, ensuring profitable revenue growth levels year on year
- Identify and develop New C&E
- Support a number of venues as agreed with managing accounts and growing new business
- Key Account sales reporting to the agreed process and standard
- Undertake business reviews as and when agreed with accounts to review market share, management information, action plans and joint client activities
- Assist in promoting and increasing revenue through the LVP central sales team
- Liaise and network with Sales Director and key accounts team at TVC & LVP to increase current market share from the preferred partnership programs if applicable
- Working Sales & Marketing Plan and budget to be in place
- Ensure annual sales targets & KPI’s are achieved
- Responsible for Marketing budget for your venues
- Research and develop relationships with Charities and Associations within your region to drive revenue into the collection
Who you are:
- Ideally base around the M4 corridor
- Enthusiastic, motivational, someone who strives for excellence
- Flexible working approach
- 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 track record 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 we'll give:
Regional Business Development Manager
- £45,000 per annum, 40 hours per week
- Discretionary bonus
- Company car, laptop, mobile phone and credit card
- Compass exclusive offers on PerksAtWork
- Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you
- Pension contribution
- Medicash healthcare
- Eyecare vouchers
- Free meals on duty
- Discounted stays at The Venues Collection
- Free gym on-site
Great things happen when people get together in our spaces to meet, spaces to sleep and spaces to celebrate at The Venues Collection. From leisure breaks, weddings and celebrations to conferences, meetings, training, and every business event in between our venues provide an informal atmosphere where you and our guests can be themselves.
We combine our spaces with a bigger family. The Venues Collection is a division of Levy UK & Ireland, the market leader in contract catering & support services.
Who we are:
As part of Compass, you have the opportunity to work behind the scenes at sports and leisure events, oilrigs and military bases, and in the heart of schools, hospitals, care homes, client offices and boardrooms – some 6,000+ locations across the UK and Ireland.
We do it all and so could you. Apply now and join the family!
Levy Restaurants UK is the sports, leisure and hospitality sector of Compass Group UK and Ireland and British partner to Levy Restaurants US. A hospitality market leader, Levy Restaurants provides individual character to each of its clients through focusing on delicious food, great atmosphere and legendary service.
We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.
Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.