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