Business Development Manager 12m FTC

Job Description

• Job Title: Business Development Manager (MICE Market) 12-months Fixed Term contract
• Location: Royal Academy of Arts, W1J 0BD and Wallace Collection W1U 3BN
• £40,000 to £45,000 Depending on Experience plus Sales Bonus
• 40 Hours / Monday to Friday with flexibility for weekends or evenings

Job Introduction

If you know the London MICE market inside out and thrive on winning new business,this is a role where you can truly make your mark.

We’re looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to join us on a 12-month maternity cover , leading growth across a portfolio of some of the UK’s most distinctive venues.This is a high-impact role focused on generating new opportunities, strengthening key accounts, and elevating our presence across London—while also introducing clients to our exceptional venues in Scotland.

You’ll be the face of the brand in the capital: building relationships, spotting opportunities others miss, and creating experiences that keep clients coming back.If you enjoy a fast-paced, target-driven environment and take pride in delivering standout client experiences, you’ll fit right in.

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What You'll Do:

• Drive new business across the London MICE market, building a strong and consistent pipeline through proactive outreach, networking, and industry engagement
• Manage and grow key accounts, identifying opportunities to increase revenue and strengthen long-term client relationships
• Deliver against a £1m+ sales target, balancing new business generation with strategic account development
• Promote and sell a portfolio of premium venues, maximising opportunities through cross-selling across the wider UK offering
• Develop and execute a targeted regional sales plan aligned with the overall UK sales strategy
• Act as a brand ambassador, representing the business at client meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities

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

What You Bring:

• Commercial awareness
• Strong proactive sales skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Knowledge of the London MICE market
• High level of organisation, communication and professionalism
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)

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.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!Career progression for the caring profession.

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

About Sodexo Live!

At Sodexo Live!, 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.

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.