Group C&E Sales Manager- Stadia, Lime Venue Portfolio

Compass Group UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Healthcare & wellbeing

Birthdays off

Meals on duty

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Discounts & perks

Career development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Levy UK & Ireland, part of Compass Group, is recruiting for a Group C&E Sales Office Manager to lead the conference and events sales across prestigious stadium venues in the diary managed estate. You will shape strategy, drive revenue, and mentor a high-performing team.

You will collaborate with marketing to execute plans and explore AI-enabled workflows, ensuring seamless transitions for new venues into the diary, while maintaining exceptional client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing high performing sales teams.
• Proactive and results-driven with initiative.
• Sets high personal performance standards.
• Organized with ability to prioritise and make robust judgments.
• Honest, transparent and consistent in approach.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Flexible with a can-do attitude.
• A proven track record of driving world-class performance.
• Strong commercial experience and understanding of processes.

Responsibilities

• Strategic role responsible for the day-to-day performance of conference and event sales within diary managed Levy venues and LVP Portfolio Central Team.
• Develop future strategy for diary managed estate, within pricing, inventory controls and sales opportunities.
• Support in team management and mentoring of team members.
• Work with marketing to deliver the sales, marketing & communications plan.
• Develop and implement AI and automation for new workstreams.
• Lead, manage and develop the Levy Sales team to deliver revenue.

Skills

Sales team management

Proactivity

High performance standards

Organization

Integrity

Relationship building

Flexibility

Performance track record

Commercial acumen

Process discipline

Communication

Food & service passion

Job description

Group C&E Sales Manager - Stadia, Birmingham | Full-Time / Permanent

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

We're looking for...

We are seeking a Group Conference & Events Sales Office Manager, in the leadership and development of the Reactive and Proactive Sales Team within Levy. Working with some iconic Sporting Venues within the Portfolio. Overseeing proactive and reactive Sales across multiple Sporting Venues.

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 worlds 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.

As Group C&E Sales Office Manager - Overall purpose of the Role:

• Strategic role responsible for the day-to-day performance of conference and event sales within diary managed Levy venues and LVP Portfolio Central Team
• Develop future strategy for diary managed estate, within pricing, inventory controls and sales opportunities
• Support in team management and mentoring of team members
• Responsible for working with marketing team to deliver the sales, marketing & communications plan.
• Develop and be curious about systems, leading AI implementation and automation of new workstreams
• Contribute to client meetings, preparing for, attending and following up on key actions and being responsible for being the face of C&E
• Prepare, lead and manage new venue mobilisations and demobilisations and take responsibility for the smooth transition of new venues into the diary managed estate
• Host Teams calls with clients, customers and external stakeholders to support contract retention and development of
• Lead, manage and develop the Levy Sales team ensuring revenue from the Team is delivered.

Person Specification:

• experience of managing high performing sales teams
• Enthusiastic, motivational, someone who strives for excellence
• Someone who takes the initiative and drives for results
• Sets high personal performance standards
• Organized, 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 record of accomplishment of driving world class performance
• Strong commercial experience
• Ability to monitor and challenge the use of processes
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Be passionate about food, beverage, and service

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
• 27 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:
  • 2 days additional leave after returning from maternity leave
  • Day off for your babys first birthday
  • Enhanced family leave
• Perks & discounts:
  • Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts
  • 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off Pure Gym 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 worlds 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.

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.

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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!