C&E Sales Manager

Chartwells Independent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellbeing support

23 days annual leave

Life assurance

Meals on duty

Bank holidays

Job summary

Levy, a Compass Group venue partner in London, is seeking a C&E Sales Manager to drive revenue across conference and event clients. You will manage the full sales cycle from enquiry to booking, upsell opportunities, and strong pipeline management.

Join a team that works with Commercial, Culinary, and Operations to deliver memorable events. You will build and maintain client relationships, optimize pricing, and contribute to forecasting while using CRM to track performance and deliver growth in a

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in sales or account management within hospitality, catering, or events.
• Proven track record of delivering revenue targets and achieving commercial results.
• Excellent communication and proposal-writing skills, with the ability to influence and engage clients.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple accounts.
• Commercially astute, with confidence working with sales data, margins, and pricing.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Proactive, results-driven, and client-focused, with a genuine passion for hospitality and events.
• Confident with Microsoft Office, CRM, and proposal systems, with large-scale venue experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver revenue and profit targets across assigned C&E accounts in line with commercial strategy.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from enquiry and proposal through to contract and confirmed booking.
• Maximise commercial opportunities through upselling, effective pricing, and strong pipeline management.
• Build and maintain client relationships to drive repeat business, retention, and long-term growth.
• Collaborate across Commercial, Event Planning, Operations, and Culinary teams to create successful, commercially viable events.
• Support event delivery through client meetings, tastings, pre-con meetings, and on-site event management.
• Use market, competitor, and client insights to inform sales strategies, pricing, and product development.
• Maintain accurate CRM, financial, and performance reporting, ensuring compliance and supporting forecasting and continuous improvement.

Skills

Sales experience

Revenue targets

Proposal writing

CRM

Multi-account management

Pricing analysis

Stakeholder management

Hospitality & events

MS Office

Tools

CRM systems

Proposal systems

Job description

C&E Sales Manager - Excel, London, E16 1XL | Full-Time

£43270.88 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

We're looking for...

As C&E Sales Manager, you’ll manage the full sales cycle for conference and event clients, creating tailored proposals that maximise revenue and deliver memorable experiences. You’ll work closely with Commercial, Culinary, and Operations teams to manage accounts, maintain a strong sales pipeline, and support business growth.

We are Levy

We are a visionary venue partner. We design and deliver bespoke guest experiences that prioritise people and the planet.

Trusted by some of the world's most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events, from Wimbledon and Twickenham to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London. We bring experiences to life with passion and precision.

Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities.

We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations.

C&E Sales Manager - The Role

• Deliver revenue and profit targets across assigned C&E accounts in line with commercial strategy.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from enquiry and proposal through to contract and confirmed booking.
• Maximise commercial opportunities through upselling, effective pricing, and strong pipeline management.
• Build and maintain client relationships to drive repeat business, retention, and long-term growth.
• Collaborate across Commercial, Event Planning, Operations, and Culinary teams to create successful, commercially viable events.
• Support event delivery through client meetings, tastings, pre-con meetings, and on-site event management.
• Use market, competitor, and client insights to inform sales strategies, pricing, and product development.
• Maintain accurate CRM, financial, and performance reporting, ensuring compliance and supporting forecasting and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

• 3–5 years’ experience in sales or account management within hospitality, catering, or events.
• Proven track record of delivering revenue targets and achieving commercial results.
• Excellent communication and proposal-writing skills, with the ability to influence and engage clients.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple accounts.
• Commercially astute, with confidence working with sales data, margins, and pricing.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Proactive, results-driven, and client-focused, with a genuine passion for hospitality and events.
• Confident with Microsoft Office, CRM, and proposal systems, with large-scale venue experience preferred.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
• Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 2 days? additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby's first birthday, enhanced family leave
• Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 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

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.

Together, we create unforgettable experiences and shape the future of hospitality.

• 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.

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!