Event, Sales and Business Development Manager

Lydden Hill Race Circuit; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Due to the ongoing expansion and an increase in the number of days the circuit is permitted to operate, Lydden Hill Race Circuit are now recruiting for an Event, Sales and Business Development Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for taking the lead in identifying and securing new business opportunities, managing circuit and venue hire bookings, building long-term relationships, and working with the team to ensure seamless execution of events.

This is a pivotal time for the circuit which is in the midst of rapid expansion that kicked-off in 2024 with the opening of our new tarmac access road, planting of 30,000 native tree saplings, and an increase in the number of days the circuit is permitted to operate with a further £5,000,000 investment planned for a new VIP and office building being built next to the track.

Currently, the circuit operates a number of events including Motorsport UK and ACU permitted race events, car shows and festivals, car and bike track days, driving experience days, British Cycling permitted cycling events, and an annual soap box race. The full calendar can be found at www.lyddenhill.co.uk/events/.

With the additional days available, the team now needs to grow the current events while filling the additional days with more race events, circuit hires, club meets, corporate events, weddings, business hospitality events, boot fairs, and drive-in cinema events - the possibilities are endless!

Responsibilities

• Business and Event Development – Identifying and securing new business opportunities to include new events, venue hires, and partnerships.
• Client Relationship Management – Building and maintaining strong relationships to drive repeat bookings and open opportunities for long-term partnerships.
• Event Planning & Coordination – Working closely with the team to manage events and ensure seamless execution, making sure agreements with the hirer are fulfilled.
• Revenue Growth and Sponsorship – Developing sales initiatives to maximize occupancy, identify upselling opportunities, and be responsible for finding sponsorship.
• Market Expansion & Networking – Attending industry events, shows, and networking opportunities to build new relationships and promote the circuit.

A successful candidate will

• Have strong networking and communication skills enabling them to build and maintain relationships.
• Have confidence and experience in negotiating deals.
• Have previous sales and business development experience.
• Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Be able to work weekends and evenings when required.
• Be happy to travel to events and meetings if required.

Pay dependent on experience.