Head of Corporate Sales and Events

Position Overview

A dynamic and ambitious premium food brand in the UK is seeking a Head of Corporate Sales & Events to spearhead the creation and expansion of its corporate sales and events division. This newly established leadership position offers the chance to build a commercial framework from scratch, significantly contributing to the company's growth strategy and revenue diversification.

Key Responsibilities

• Devise and implement a robust commercial growth plan for the corporate sales and events segment.
• Proactively secure and nurture new corporate client relationships across diverse sectors.
• Foster strong partnerships with roles such as office managers, facilities teams, HR representatives, executive assistants, and event organizers.
• Drive new business through strategic networking, referrals, and partnerships.
• Maintain and manage an active sales pipeline from initial engagement to ongoing account management.
• Focus on repeat business and maximizing lifetime client value.
• Explore and develop new revenue streams and commercial opportunities.
• Set up scalable systems, reporting, and processes to facilitate sustainable growth.
• Collaborate closely with operations to ensure exceptional customer service delivery.
• Utilize commercial insights and performance metrics to consistently enhance outcomes.
• Grow and lead a high-performance team as the division expands.

Candidate Profile

• Proven expertise in events management and developing corporate partnerships.
• Demonstrated success in business development and key account growth.
• Strong commercial acumen paired with an entrepreneurial attitude.
• Ability to craft strategy while maintaining a practical, hands-on approach.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building capabilities.
• Driven and self-motivated to create meaningful impact.
• Aspirations to lead, influence, and grow in line with a rapidly expanding business.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary of £60,000.
• Uncapped performance-related bonus structure.
• Standard Monday to Friday work schedule.
• Significant autonomy and ownership of role.
• Direct interaction with senior leadership team.
• Opportunity to build and lead a dedicated division.
• Clear pathways for career progression aligned with company growth.
• Join a thriving and rapidly growing premium food brand in the UK market.

Additional Information

This role offers a unique platform to develop a corporate sales and events function from the ground up within an established and well-regarded brand, inclusive of significant freedom to influence strategy and operations.