Aramark UK have a unique and brand-new opportunity for a highly motivated Head of Sales to join the team working predominantly on site at one of our key North West accounts.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Head of Sales will have responsibility for all non-event day strategy and for co-ordinating and managing the entire meetings, workspace, incentives, conference & events sales function within the contract. This person will be a key part of the Aramark senior team on site alongside the Culinary, Finance, HR and Operational leads.
This is a full time and permanent position which will be based in the North West. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and implementing a Sales plan to meet commercial targets.
What’s in it for you:
- Competitive salary
- Permanent position with the requirement to work both weekdays and weekends where necessary
- Northwest location – hybrid working
- Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
- Defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance benefits
- Access to an employee benefit scheme that offers discounts across hundreds of retail and leisure providers
- Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions
- FOOD! A plethora of opportunities to attend in-house events and try out the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)
Key Responsibilities:
- To create and implement an annual sales strategy and achieve agreed commercial targets
- Manage all non-event day sales activities
- Work with internal teams to support all recruitment activity for your team
- Host site visits and attend networking events, trade shows and exhibitions
- Work with key partners to develop and create event marketing collateral as required and all associated costs
- Being able to generate significant income yourself as well as manage a team and the overall sales strategy
- Negotiable external promoters and partners to bring new business
- Network, build, and maintain relationships with a view to securing new business.
- Lead, manage and develop a successful and experienced team to achieve business goals
- Accurately forecast pipeline and confirmed business on the books
- Provide regular financial and activity-based sales reports to the SLT
- Build and maintain excellent working relationships with the key stakeholders
- Promote a professional image of Aramark at all times both internally and externall
You'll be set up for success if you have:
- Experience within the hospitality/ event sales industry
- Commercially aware, keyed into changes within the industry with a proven ability to develop new business, increase revenue and maximise yield performance
- Ability to share passion for our business with our clients, to communicate a vision and build meaningful, long-term relationships
- A passion for food and excellence in customer service
- Competent in developing budgets, delivering accurate monthly sales forecasts and managing costs.
About Aramark UK
Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in the UK. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you’re pursuing — a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work — our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark UK is an equal opportunities employer.