At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive business growth by winning new customers and nurturing client relationships.
- Company: Join Levy UK & Ireland, a leader in hospitality and catering.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, healthcare, 23 days' leave, and family-friendly perks.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the exciting Conference & Events industry.
- Qualifications: Sales experience in Conference & Events with strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Join Jockey Club Experiences and play a key role in driving business growth across our Southern Jockey Club Racing venues by winning new customers and building strong, lasting client relationships. With a focus on generating new business while nurturing existing accounts, you’ll bring our marketing-communications solutions to life, unlock new revenue opportunities, and make a direct impact on achieving ambitious commercial targets across the region.
Responsibilities
- Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with key clients within the target market to drive sustainable and profitable year-on-year revenue growth.
- Identify and secure new leads to expand Conference & Events (C&E) business across Levy Venues.
- Support the implementation and delivery of the C&E proactive sales strategy.
- Produce accurate and timely sales reports in line with agreed processes and standards.
- Conduct regular business reviews with clients to evaluate market share, performance data, and develop action plans and joint initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Levy reactive team to maximise revenue opportunities and promote services.
- Plan, organise, and attend corporate familiarisation visits to increase awareness of JCE Venues and the Lime Venues Portfolio (LVP).
- Build and maintain strong internal relationships within LVP to grow market share through preferred partnership programmes, focusing on C&E.
- Achieve annual sales targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Ensure clear and effective communication of sales activity to all relevant venues, supporting timely and appropriate follow-up actions.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in a regional or national sales role within the Conference & Events industry.
- Strong commercial experience and a proven track record of driving world-class performance.
- Excellent presentation, communication and relationship-building skills.
- Organised, able to make robust judgments and prioritise.
- Honest, transparent and consistent; gains and holds the respect of others.
- Flexible approach with a 'can-do' attitude.
- Initiative, motivation and focus on results.
- Possesses a recognised and verified list of key customer contacts.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with bonus.
- 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme.
- Healthcare and wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments).
- Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Family benefits: enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, additional leave after maternity, day off for your baby’s first birthday, enhanced family leave.
- Perks and discounts: shopping, entertainment and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health, 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.
About the Company
Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company and a leader in hospitality. We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong.
Equal Opportunity
We are a proud equal-opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Together, we create unforgettable experiences and shape the future of hospitality.
Business Development Manager North- Jockey Club Experiences in Liverpool employer: Levy
At Jockey Club Experiences, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including healthcare and wellbeing support, and a vibrant work culture that values individuality and inclusivity. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through structured career pathways and ongoing training opportunities, making this an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the Conference & Events industry while enjoying a supportive and dynamic environment.
