Job Overview
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£35,000 per annum + excellent bonus and benefits package; 40 hours per week predominantly Monday to Friday but flexibility required for all match days.
Industry experience required.
Company Overview
At Sodexo Live!, we create exceptional moments that bring people together – from iconic sporting stadiums and world‑class venues to unforgettable live events. We are proud to partner with Millwall Football Club, where our team delivers outstanding hospitality, catering and event experiences.
Responsibilities
* Proactively sell and promote all conference, banqueting and event facilities at Millwall FC
* Achieve revenue targets by developing and delivering a focused sales strategy
* Actively generate new business leads, build a strong pipeline and convert opportunities into sales
* Manage local key accounts and grow client relationships to encourage repeat business
* Deliver exceptional customer service, from first enquiry to post‑event follow‑up
* Collaborate with Sodexo’s central sales and marketing teams to maximise exposure and drive revenue
* Stay ahead of market trends with competitor analysis and local market insight
* Record and maintain accurate data through Salesforce and Priava systems
Qualifications
* Proven track record in proactive sales within venues, stadia or hospitality
* Strong negotiation and relationship‑building skills
* Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication
* Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
* Confident in using Microsoft Office and CRM systems (Salesforce experience is a plus)
* Commercially savvy with a passion for customer service
* Knowledge of the catering or events industry (desirable)
Benefits
* Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support
* Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement
* Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services
* The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card
* Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform
* Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
* A Death‑in‑Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
* Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
* Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
* Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities
* Flexible and dynamic work environment
* Competitive compensation
* Full training and full protective uniform supplied
How to Apply
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.
Company Information
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On‑Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We support our employees through Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Attached Documents
* UK Rewards and Benefits Guide.pdf
* Sodexo Live! JD Sales Executive (1).pdf
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Facilities Services
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