Business Development Manager

Sodexo; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Live! is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to elevate the Conference & Events strategy at Nottingham Forest Football Club. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive revenue growth by fostering client relationships and maximizing venue utilization. Joining Sodexo means being part of an inclusive team with support for personal growth and a focus on unique experiences.

Benefits

Mental health support platforms

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Financial benefits via Salary Finance

Sodexo Retirement Plan

Death-in-Service benefit

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven success in proactive sales.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Experience implementing sales best practices.

Responsibilities

• Maximize revenue by promoting conference and banqueting facilities.
• Lead the onsite sales team.
• Develop client relationships and meet sales targets.

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Team Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in a venue or hospitality setting

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Job Introduction

Business Development Manager

• Location: Nottingham Forest Football Club
• Salary: £40,000 per annum + excellent bonus and benefits
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, occasional weekends

About the Role

Sodexo Live! offers an exciting opportunity for a talented Business Development Manager to join our team at Nottingham Forest Football Club. Your goal will be to elevate our Conference & Events (C&E) strategy to new heights.

As our Business Development Manager, you will leverage your proven success in acquiring new business and your understanding of the UK market to develop strong, profitable relationships. You will lead by example, develop the onsite sales team, and foster a culture focused on maximizing revenue and client satisfaction.

If you are results-driven, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are eager to bring your unique energy to our team, we want to hear from you.

Our Culture

We are experience creators and food enthusiasts. Our experiences are unique, as are our people. Bring your personality, background, and passion for delighting others. In return, we provide all the support you need to succeed. Join Sodexo Live! and be part of something greater.

Key Responsibilities

• Maximize revenue by actively promoting the venue's conference and banqueting facilities.
• Create exceptional client experiences from initial inquiry to post-event feedback.
• Build a strong pipeline of new business to meet and exceed targets.
• Develop and lead the onsite sales team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and high performance.
• Work closely with the wider Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events team and the Head of Sales to identify growth opportunities.
• Promote best practices in sales processes and CRM tools like Salesforce and Priava.

Candidate Profile

• Proven success in proactive sales, ideally within a venue or hospitality setting of similar scale.
• Strong commercial awareness to drive sales in a target-driven environment.
• Self-motivated with initiative to generate sales ideas.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across functions.
• Experience implementing sales best practices and innovations.
• Budget management and sales performance measurement experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce.
• Knowledge and interest in the catering industry is beneficial.
• Understanding of the local market.
• Excellent research, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet sales targets.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience developing proactive sales and marketing initiatives.
• Strong negotiation skills.

What We Offer

Joining Sodexo means being part of something greater. We value you for who you are, support your growth, and offer numerous resources and benefits, including:

• Access to mental health and wellbeing support platforms.
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal and work-related issues.
• Free health and wellbeing app with rewards, virtual GP, and more.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme and cashback offers.
• Financial benefits via Salary Finance.
• Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• Death-in-Service benefit.
• Career development opportunities and training.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible, dynamic work environment.
• Competitive salary and full training.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications.

About Sodexo

Our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone, building a better life for all. Operating in 55 countries, we serve over 100 million consumers daily through our services in Food, Facilities Management, Benefits & Rewards, and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and support various Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Disability, and more.

We are a Disability Confident Leader employer, dedicated to changing attitudes towards disability and ensuring equal opportunities for all. Learn more about our inclusive culture here.