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National Business Development Manager- Jockey Club Experiences
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National Business Development Manager– Jockey Club Experiences, Remote | Full-Time / 9-12 month FTC
£40k + excellent benefits including company car/equivalent, BUPA healthcare, CRISP Pension, wellbeing support, 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.
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Ready to drive growth at some of the UK's most iconic sporting and events venues? Jockey Club Experiences is looking for a National Business Development Manager to uncover new opportunities, build lasting client relationships, and help create unforgettable experiences across our portfolio. If you're a natural deal-maker with a passion for hospitality, events, and winning new business, we'd love to hear from you.
We are Levy
We are a visionary venue partner. We design and deliver bespoke guest experiences that prioritise people and the planet.
Trusted by some of the world’s most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events – including Wimbledon, Twickenham, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and Excel London – we bring experiences to life with passion and precision.
Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities.
We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations.
National Business Development Manager– Responsibilities
- To drive new business from both agents and direct clients, to hit agreed annual targets and monthly KPIs
- To contribute to the delivery of the overall C&E budget, through new business sales.
- To lead on and attend all exhibitions, representing all The Jockey Club Venues.
- To proactively manage relationships with key Conference & Events agencies, ensuring account management plans are in place for the top 20
- In conjunction with the Heads of Commercial, create new business acquisition plans, based on key industry sectors and geographical areas, with a key focus on need venues.
- To produce a monthly report to share with the business, regarding activity both past and future, current pipeline, conversion, and to report back on ROI from exhibitions, events, and networking.
- To work with the Sales Managers to convert ‘hot bookings’ and join appointments / showrounds when required
- To regularly review the marketing plan with the C&E Marketing Managers, to ensure spend is focused in the right areas and make recommendations on which trade events and exhibitions to attend.
- To attend industry events and networking and share learnings with the Heads of Commercial and Sales Manager.
- To stay abreast of competitor activity and offers and feedback industry intelligence to the Heads of Commercial.
- To support with product innovation, share ideas, and attend workshops as and when required.
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What we’re looking for
- 4+ years sales experience.
- Meeting and Events industry experience and knowledge
- Forward thinking, hunger to deliver results
- Exceptional communication skills
- Proactive, driven, and self-motivated individual
- Strong communication skills, persuasive and confident
- Tenacious and ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Requires strong time management skills.
- Requires strong interpersonal skills, national team relations, a flexible, dynamic, and positive demeanour.
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What you’ll get in return
- Competitive salary and full company benefits
- 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
- Healthcare & wellbeing: BUPA Family plan private medical
- Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Family benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 2 days’ additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby’s first birthday, enhanced family leave
- Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off Pure Gym memberships
- Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products
- Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, on-going training, and structured career pathways
- Meals on duty included
Why Join Us?
Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.
We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.
Together, we create unforgettable experiences – and shape the future of hospitality.
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