Role: Sales and Events Manager

Location: Central London

Hours: Monday to Friday (40hr contract)

Salary: £35,000

As our Sales and Events Manager you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary Carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Do you have a passion for co-ordinating impeccable service? Are you supportive, organised and articulate? Do you have what it takes to drive for continuous improvement? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, that’s why we’re looking for a Sales and Events Manager who supports their team, enabling them to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments.

We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that’s why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you are a Sales and Events Managerwho thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences, and loves to cultivate a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!

BaxterStorey are looking for an Sales and Events Manager for one of their City based venues. As a Sales and Events Manager  for BaxterStorey you will lead all events sales to achieve monthly, quarterly and annual revenue targets. Working closely with the Account Manager and the venue based clients to develop and implement successful sales and marketing strategies to encourage business and reputational growth.

As a Events and Marketing Lead at BaxterStorey you will drive sales and marketing activity to achieve the annual revenue budget and effectively lead and manage the sales and events team.

You will possess excellent product knowledge, strong business acumen and lead your team by example. You will have a proven track record within the industry and have experience running and leading a strong sales team.

• Proactively manage and develop revenue from new business leads while ensuring you maintain relationships with key accounts and the client.  
• Produce and work towards the annual sales and marketing plan and provide monthly sales activity plan.
• Promote BaxterStorey to all clients and raise the company profile by attending company networking events.
• Stay fully updated on market trends to produce an annual marketing and activations plan with support from the key client and Account Manager.
• Undertake regular competitor analysis to ensure an advantage.
• Provide updated weekly forecasts, BOB (business on the books)  
• Identify, create and manage direct marketing opportunities and manage all relatable budgets.
• Assist with event planning and production of function sheets where required.
• Responsible for the set up, execution and close down of events with the support of Supervisors and wider team.
• Effectively oversee, train, guide, inspire, support, and lead a sales initiative within the Supervisors and broader team.

• Excellent communication skills, internally and externally with strong presentation skills. 
• Is inspired to be a great leader and support, grow and nurture the team.
• Previous experience in driving sales into venues
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced and multi-tasking environment.
• Great team player
• Proactive sales experience
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and superior presentation skills.
• Must possess strong organisational and time management skills
• Working knowledge of computer systems (i.e., Microsoft Office) is essential

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.