Job Description 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 you’ll 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