Business Development Manager - Events

1. Are you an ambitious and results-driven professional with a passion for events?
2. Join our dynamic team as a Business Development Manager – Events and drive growth by securing new business opportunities within the conference and events sector!
3. We offer exclusive benefits & wellbeing site (Perks at work), entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets, health & wellbeing discounts and much more.

About Us:

Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality. 

In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London.  

We are culinary champions – it’s what we do and it’s what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences.  

Focused on ‘doing the right thing’ for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what We Do:

We have a commitment to being Net Zero by 2027, are official partners of the British Paralympic Association, and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage. 

We collaborate with some of the UK’s most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.

More About The Role:

Are you an ambitious and results-driven professional with a passion for events? Join our dynamic team as a Business Development Manager – Events and drive growth by securing new business opportunities within the conference and events sector!

As the Business Development Manager for Events, you will play a critical role in expanding our portfolio of clients and partnerships, maximising revenue streams for corporate and special events. You will identify new opportunities, build relationships, and work collaboratively with our events team to create tailored solutions that meet client needs and exceed expectations.

• Identify and generate new business leads within the events sector, including corporate, hospitality, and special events
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders
• Develop customised proposals, presentations, and contracts for prospective clients
• Meet and exceed revenue targets through proactive sales efforts and client management
• Stay up to date with industry trends and competitors to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge
• Represent Levy at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions

About You:

• Proven experience in a regional or national sales role within the C&E industry
• Enthusiastic, motivational, someone who strives for excellence Sets high personal performance standards
• Someone who takes the initiative and drives for results
• Has a recognized and verified list of key customer contacts
• Sets high personal performance standards
• Organised, able to make robust judgments and prioritise own workload.
• Honest, with a high level of personal integrity
• Gain and hold the respect of others
• Have a flexible approach with a “can do” attitude
• A good track record of driving world class performance
• Strong commercial experience
• Ability to absorb, adhere to and challenge the use of processes
• Excellent presentation, communication and relationship building skills
• Be passionate about food, beverage and service

Benefits: 

• £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
• Company Car
• Mobile working - Wales
• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Meals on duty
• Vodaphone discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby's first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training & development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products