Sales Manager - Events / Hospitality

New Yesterday

Legends Global delivers world-class solutions in sport, entertainment, and live events, combining international expertise with a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions. We partner with leading clients to create memorable experiences worldwide. Committed to inclusion, diversity, and innovation, we foster a collaborative culture guided by our values Align, Scale, Connect, Team, Win where every team member can thrive and make an impact. As our C&E Sales Manager, you will own and execute a brand-new business strategy for our Conferencing and Events business in 2025 and beyond. This is a vital role, driving growth and success to elevate the AO Arena s brand presence and cement us as Manchester s biggest and best venue. You will be a disruptor building exciting new relationships with businesses all over the UK, harnessing every opportunity to give businesses the chance to host events with us. We are looking for someone entrepreneurial, who is passionate about all things Manchester, all things sales and all things client satisfaction, who will take our C&E business to the next level through their energy and tenacity. Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too- enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites. You will work hard at Legends, but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you re contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy. A healthy contribution of 5% Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list. Got a dental bill? Or even help with Physio costs? For you and any children. We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace. When you join Legends you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require. Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team Developing and executing a strategic sales plan for the Conferencing & Events business to achieve revenue goals and wider commercial objectives. Driving new business growth within the MICE sector through proactive prospecting, networking, cold outreach, and attendance at key industry events. Building and maintaining strong client relationships, understanding event requirements, and delivering tailored solutions that meet and exceed expectations. Managing and growing a high quality sales pipeline, including the development and optimisation of CRM systems and processes. Creating and presenting compelling proposals and sales materials, collaborating with internal teams across the Legends portfolio, monitoring market trends, and consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets. Proven experience in face to face sales within the events, stadia or hospitality sectors, with a track record of building and delivering successful sales strategies. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, with the ability to forge long lasting, professional connections. A well established Northwest network, enabling you to hit the ground running and quickly create commercial opportunities. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic environment, supported by proficiency in CRM systems and the Microsoft Office Suite. A genuine passion for events paired with a creative, solution focused mindset that helps you overcome challenges and deliver outstanding results. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and where relevant to the role a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law, and we will only request information that is necessary for the role. Inclusive Workplace At Legends Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.
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Location:
Manchester
Job Type:
FullTime

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