Trade Events & Sponsorship Manager

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Regional Role (Ashford min. 1 day a week)

We have an exciting opportunity for Trade Events & Sponsorship Manager to plan, execute and optimise all Brakes trade events, trade shows and sponsorship initiatives. This is a critical role to build our brand visibility within the foodservice market, driving customer engagement and supporting growth objectives such as new business acquisition.

What youll be doing:

• Plan and executive all trade events regionally across the country
• Develop and deliver a comprehensive events strategy aligned with the overall marketing and commercial objectives
• Manage all aspects of event delivery incl. budgets, timelines, logistics, stand design, staffing and post-event evaluation
• Maximise existing sponsorship value and identify and pitch for new sponsorship investments
• Work closely with Sales & Key Account teams to ensure events and sponsorship support commercial priorities
• Ensure all events comply with food safety, health & safety and company brand guidelines

What we are looking for:

• Experience of events and sponsorship, ideally within the foodservice sector but all experience considered
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Can demonstrate creativity and focus on customer experience alongside commercial rigour
• Comfortable negotiating packages and favourable terms for sponsorship and venues
• Confident communicator and relationship manager including senior leaders, sponsors, partners and industry contacts

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