Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

• Nottingham Forest Football Club, The City Ground, Pavilion Rd, Nottingham, NG2 5FJ
• £40,000pa + excellent bonus and benefits package
• 40 hrs pw Mon - Fri (occasional weekends)

Are you a results-driven, ambitious sales professional with a passion for live events and hospitality? Sodexo Live! is looking for a Business Development Manager to lead and grow our Conferences & Events (C&E) business at Nottingham Forest Football Club.

In this role, you’ll drive revenue, win new business, and inspire a high-performing sales team. You’ll leverage your market expertise to position our venue as a market leader for unforgettable C&E experiences, while delivering exceptional service to every client.

At Sodexo Live!, we create experiences that leave a lasting impression. We champion growth, innovation, and employee engagement, offering you the opportunity to thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you’re driven by results, passionate about hospitality, and ready to make your mark, this is the role for you.

• Develop and implement the site’s C&E sales strategy to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
• Lead by example, promoting a culture of high performance, teamwork, and innovation.
• Proactively sell and promote our conference and banqueting facilities to new and existing clients.
• Build a strong sales pipeline and develop key accounts to increase market share.
• Collaborate with the wider Sodexo PV&E team and Head of Sales – Stadia to maximise business opportunities.
• Support and develop the onsite sales team, boosting engagement, motivation, and results.
• Conduct market analysis, competitor reviews, and customer research to identify trends and new opportunities.
• Ensure flawless customer experiences, from first enquiry through to event delivery.

For a full list of responsibilities please read the attached job description

• Proven track record of proactive sales success, ideally in venue or hospitality environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with a history of achieving targets in a highly competitive market.
• Skilled in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experienced in budget management, sales forecasting, and performance measurement.
• Confident communicator with exceptional presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in Salesforce and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Local market knowledge and a keen understanding of the live events sector.

Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you foryou;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.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment

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