Sales Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food services provider is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join their team in one of their London venues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales and team management, with the ability to create compelling proposals and manage client relationships effectively. You will work towards achieving sales targets and contribute to business growth through innovative strategies. A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Wellness classes

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in designing compelling sales proposals.
• Ability to manage and motivate a sales team.
• Proactive in handling inquiries efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Design and implement sales plans and strategies.
• Grow business by maximizing uptake and spend per head.
• Identify new business opportunities and implement innovation.
• Develop relationships with prospective and existing clients.

Skills

Sales strategy

Team management

Client relationship

Proactive communication

Job description

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Job Introduction

Who we are...

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

Central London

Rate of Pay

£45,000 per annum plus up to a 6k performance related bonus

Working Pattern

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

Key Responsibility

• 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