Compass Group • London TW8 0RU
About this role
Business Development Manager - C&E - Levy, London / South | Full-Time / Permanent
Levy is seeking a Business Development Manager, across London and the South.
Extremely Competitive Salary, plus excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days\\' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.
Overall Purpose of the Role
- Support the Levy Conference and Events business by achievement of agreed targets.
- 80% new business
- 20% account management focus.
- Work to deliver the Levy sales and marketing plan to the customer base.
- Deliver a new business revenue target.
- Deliver the venue agreed targets.
Key Accountabilities
| Develop account relationships from market segment focus clients, ensuring profitable revenue growth levels year on year Identify new leads and opportunities to develop C&E business into Levy Venues 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 alongside the Levy reactive tea |
| Organise and attend a number of agreed corporate familiarisation visits to create awareness of the venues and LVP Liaise and network with LVP to increase current market share from the preferred partnership programs if applicable with a clear focus on C&E Ensure annual sales targets & KPI’s are achieved Communication - Ensure all relevant venues are aware of relevant sales activity and carry out actions accordingly. |
Person Specification
- At least 3 years’ experience in a regional or national sales role within the C&E industry.
- Knowledge of the events industry and bookers within the London and Greater London area
- Enthusiastic, motivational, someone who strives for excellence Sets high personal performance standards
- Someone who takes the initiative and drives for results
- Has a recognized and verified list of key customer contacts
- Sets high personal performance standards
- Organised, 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
Key Relationships
- Sales Director
- Head of Sales – Levy (Proactive)
- Levy Leadership team
- Marketing team
- General Managers
- Teams in venues
- Customers
- LVP group sales team
- LVP central sales team
Why Join Us?
Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world?s largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.
We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.
Benefits
- Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
- Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
- Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
- Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
- Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
- Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
- Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
- Meals on duty
- Vodaphone discounts
- Pension scheme and Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 23 days + BH\\'s and additional day off for your birthday
- 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
- Competitive and supportive family benefits
- Day off for baby\\'s first birthday
- Holiday purchase scheme
- On-going training & development and career pathways
- Professional subscriptions paid
- Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
As part of Compass you\\'ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK\\'s biggest businesses.
Job Reference
com/2605/69272001/52810003/SU #Levy UK
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!