F & B Sales Director - Events

Hybrid Working - Your chance to join an iconic group of venues who are leading the way in live events and are in the process of exciting expansion of the event sales team.

THE COMPANY

This established group and their venues are the go to for the UK’s largest corporate clients, exhibitions and conferences as well as iconic sporting events and more. With over 750 events per year and as the busiest venue in the UK, don’t miss this opportunity to join the growing event sales team.  

With a fantastic company culture, career progression opportunities and a stand out benefits package, this is a great time to join and further develop your career with an iconic brand.

THE ROLE

With an ever-expanding event calendar, there is now the opportunity to join the food and beverage team who are responsible for the delivery of catering packages and requirements across events.

Responsibilities will include:

• Create and deliver the F & B Sales strategy
• Proactively sourcing and qualifying new leads
• Maximising F & B Sales revenues and profitability
• Strategic approach to generate new income streams  
• Identifying customer needs and offering solutions
• Building and managing relationships with potential clients
• Internal stakeholder management

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be a proven sales professional with an excellent track record of winning new business and relationship management. Ideally you will have knowledge and experience within catering/F & B on a large scale. You will be working closely with the wider team and will be liaising with the F & B General Manager to maximise opportunities.

In return they offer the opportunity to work with a close knit and sociable team with a host of great benefits including discounts, free lunches, health benefits and more…

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) in events, exhibitions and experiential. If this position isn’t quite what you’re looking for please visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

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