Vanue Sales Manager

Sodexo; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Hamilton is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to drive revenue growth and enhance client experiences at Hamilton Park Racecourse. This role involves leading the sales strategy, nurturing business relationships, and collaborating with operations teams to ensure exceptional service. Candidates should possess proven sales experience and excellent negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of flexible benefits.

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension plan

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven sales professional with experience in hospitality or events.
• Strong commercial acumen and track record of exceeding targets.
• Confident negotiator with excellent communication skills.
• Organised, results-driven, and adept at building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sales strategy for Hamilton Park Racecourse.
• Drive new business while nurturing existing accounts.
• Create and deliver innovative sales campaigns.
• Work closely with Operations and Events teams.
• Inspire and support the on-site sales team.

Skills

Sales experience

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Sales Manager

• Hamilton Park Racecourse, Bothwell Road, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, ML3 0DW
• to £35,000pa + excellent bonus and benefits package
• 40hrs pw Mon - Fri with occasional evenings and weekends
• Flexible benefits fund of £1,300 to utilise across an array of benefits.

Job Introduction

At Sodexo Live!, we bring people together to create unforgettable experiences. Whether it's race days, conferences, banqueting, or spectacular hospitality events, our mission is simple: deliver moments that matter.

We are now looking for a dynamic and driven Sales Manager to join our team at Hamilton Park Racecourse - one of Scotland's most exciting sporting and events destinations. This is your chance to step into a high-impact role, leading the charge on sales strategy, driving revenue growth, and creating exceptional client experiences.

As Sales Manager at Hamilton Park Racecourse, you'll have the opportunity to take full ownership of the sales strategy at a prestigious Scottish venue, working with a passionate, high-energy team where your ideas and drive will directly shape future success. You'll be making your mark in Scotland's dynamic hospitality and events sector.

Joining us means becoming part of a global Sodexo Live! family that values innovation, celebrates success, and empowers people to shine.

Bring your passion, your drive, and your ideas - and we'll give you all you need to succeed.

What You'll Do

• Lead the sales strategy for Hamilton Park Racecourse, smashing annual C&E sales targets.
• Drive new business while nurturing existing accounts to maximise revenue and market share.
• Create and deliver innovative sales campaigns, from networking to fam trips and blitz days.
• Work closely with Operations and Events teams to ensure every client enjoys an exceptional experience that keeps them coming back.
• Use data, insights, and CRM systems (Salesforce) to keep your pipeline strong and reporting sharp.
• Inspire and support your on-site sales team, building a culture of engagement, motivation, and success.

What You Bring

• A proven sales professional with experience in hospitality, venues, events, or hotels.
• Someone with strong commercial acumen who thrives on hitting (and exceeding!) targets.
• A confident negotiator with excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Organised, results-driven, and a natural relationship builder.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM tools would be a bonus.
• Knowledge of the Scottish hospitality/events market is desirable, but not essential.

What we offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.The rewards and Benfits guide is attached

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