Sales Manager

Compass Group UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food services provider is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join their Central London team. The role involves achieving and exceeding sales targets through strategic planning and relationship management with key accounts. Ideal candidates will have strong team management and client relationship skills, as well as a proactive approach to sales proposals. This position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 plus bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Up to 44% off cinema tickets

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programme

Qualifications

• Ability to design compelling sales proposals that tell the venue’s story.
• Great management skills for supporting the onsite sales team.
• Proactive in handling enquiries via telephone and email efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed sales targets on room hire, food, and beverage.
• Create and deliver a comprehensive sales plan and strategy.
• Grow the business through maximizing uptake and spend per head.

Skills

Team management skills

Client relationship skills

Proactive communication

Sales proposal design

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

Compass Group Plc is a £20 billion turnover, global organisation and the world’s leading provider of food and support services. With operations across seven key business areas (Foodservice; Support Services; Business & Industry; Healthcare & Seniors; Education; Sports & Leisure; and Defence, Offshore & Remote), Compass serves customers in offices and factories; schools and universities; hospitals and senior living communities; major sports and cultural venues; remote mining camps and even offshore platforms.

We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager to join our team in one of our London venues.

Location

Location: Central London

Rate of Pay

Rate of Pay: £45,000 per annum plus up to a 6k performance related bonus

Working Pattern

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, 9:00am - 17:00pm / 10:00am - 18:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed sales targets on room hire, food and beverage.
• Design, plan and deliver a sales plan and strategy, working alongside the Marketing & Events Manager
• Grow the business through maximising uptake and spend per head
• Identify new business opportunities, demonstrate and implement innovation whenever possible
• Proactively grow and develop relationships with prospective and existing key account
• Ensure all sales collateral is in line with the venue’s marketing plan
• Create quality proposals for our clients - corporate, private and social
• Oversee and manage invoicing and payment for the events
• To win and retain business and to promote awareness of all facilities and services available
• Manage motivate, support, drive, provide guidance and development for all members of the onsite sales team

Our Ideal Candidate

• Design compelling sales proposals that tell the venue’s story
• Great team management skills
• Proactivity in dealing with all enquiries (telephone / email) to ensure that they are dealt with in an efficient and friendly manner.
• Great client relationship skills
• Enthusiastic
• Commercial
• Strong seller with a financial head

What you get

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways programme
• Compass exclusive offers on PerksAtWork