New Business – Special Events Manager
Aramark
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Cardiff • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Develop and deliver a sales strategy for non-matchday events, ensuring revenue targets are met
- Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities through market research, networking and strategic partnerships
- Create compelling proposals and bespoke packages tailored to client needs, ensuring profitability and operational excellence
- Host site visits, attend trade shows and represent Principality Stadium at industry events to build strong relationships and elevate our brand
- Lead sales and coordination of special events, ensuring they deliver exceptional client experiences
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless event delivery and outstanding customer experiences
- Maintain accurate records, forecast pipelines and report on key performance metrics
Requirements
- 3–5 years’ experience in event sales or business development within a high-profile venue or hospitality setting
- Proven ability to grow revenue and meet commercial targets
- Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Highly organised with attention to detail and a passion for excellence
- Creative and up to date with industry trends
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave that increases in line with service
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Pension scheme and life assurance
- Benefits app: discounts, online GP, mental health support and our EAP
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
event salesbusiness developmentmarket researchproposal creationrevenue growthperformance metricsclient experience management
Soft skills
communicationnegotiationrelationship-buildingorganizational skillsattention to detailcreativitypassion for excellence